1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
1.2 Color
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Red, pink, Red
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Libra
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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Ring Finger
1.7.2 Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
1.11 Powers
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
2.80-2.903.97-4.05
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
No true cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
3.2 Pleochroism
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Strong: purplish-red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.5871.762-1.778
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.0290-0.03800.008
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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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