1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Green, gray, Yellow
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
2.74-2.762.55-2.63
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2.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.514-1.539
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: C1
3.8 Birefringence
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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