1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
1.3 Streak
White, Colorless
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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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
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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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
3.20-3.505.85-6.15
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
TranslucentWalter Schumann
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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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