1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Taurus
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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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
2.5 Fracture
2.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
No true cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
None
Strong: purplish-red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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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