1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Australia, Spain, Brazil
1.2 Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Green, Blue, Colorless
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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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
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Past Life Recall
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
2.74-2.762.42-2.58
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2.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
[010] perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
3.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.560-1.594
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
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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