1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
1.2 Color
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
Red, pink, Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
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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Ring Finger
1.7.2 Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
1.10 Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
1.11 Powers
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Wealth, Joy
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.943.97-4.05
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
None observed
No true cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
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Strong: purplish-red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.517-1.5251.762-1.778
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
1.4 Clarity
2 Benefits
2.1 Physical
2.1.1 Neurological
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2.1.2 Cardiovascular
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2.1.3 Respiratory
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2.1.4 Reproductive
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2.1.5 Digestive
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2.2 Psychology
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2.3 Healing
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2.4 Qualities Associated
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