1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Australia
1.2 Color
Red, pink, Red
Colorless, White, Brownish, Yellow, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
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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
Buddha, Krishna
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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
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2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Adamantine
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
1.762-1.7781.994-2.040
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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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