1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Brazil, Russia, Norway, Brazil
1.2 Color
Red, pink, Red
Green, Greenish, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black, Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Black
1.3 Streak
White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Pisces
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Ring Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
Buddha, Krishna
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1.10 Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
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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
3.97-4.053.50-3.60
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
X = emerald green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.720-1.778
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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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