1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
1.2 Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
1.6 Element of Planets
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.762.80-2.90
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{001} perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.525-1.587
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.2400.0290-0.0380
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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