1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
USA
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
1.2 Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Strong pink, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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Venus, Moon
1.6 Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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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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
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Indiscernible
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.544-1.553
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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