1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, India
1.2 Color
Black, Reddish, gray
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius
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
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Healing, Protection
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
1.12.2 Talisman
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
5.51-5.643.55-4.33
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Indistinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
Moderate; cochineal-red to blood-red
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) Rarely transparentMore from other references
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.792-3.0871.730-1.895
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.295-0.296Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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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