1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
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
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
insoluble in water
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.873.65-4.55
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit slight parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
None
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.735-1.790
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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