1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
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1.2 Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo, Taurus, Leo
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
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Isis, Bragi
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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Protection, Healing, Courage
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.502.58-2.64
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Absent
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.685-1.7071.535-1.539
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.003-0.009
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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