1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Russia, Columbia
1.2 Color
Red
White, White, Colorless, Red, Reddish
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {110}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.012-0.013
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3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich 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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