1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
Red
1.3 Streak
Yellow, yellowish orange
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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, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
none, may show indistinct parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
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
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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