1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Brownish, Red, Red, orange
Red
1.3 Streak
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
2.6 Cleavage
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none, may show indistinct parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow-brown red to brown-violet (pinkish samples: nearly colorless pale orangy-pink)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gems
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
Gems
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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