1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Taurus
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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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
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
No true cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004)
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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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