1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Austria, Spain, Russia, Canada, Australia
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Colorless, Brownish, Yellow, Green, gray, White
Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
none, may show indistinct parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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