1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
USA, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, Violet
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
1.3 Streak
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
2.5 Fracture
2.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
bluish–red
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
3.5 Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.647-1.667
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
3.8 Birefringence
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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