1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia
1.2 Color
Brownish, Red, Red, orange
Colorless, White, Brownish, Yellow, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
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2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow-brown red to brown-violet (pinkish samples: nearly colorless pale orangy-pink)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gems
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.787-1.8161.994-2.040
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Gems
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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