1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, pink, Red
Blue, Colorless, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Ring Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
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1.11 Powers
Wealth, Joy
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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
3.97-4.052.45-2.58
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.583-1.608
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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