1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Russia
1.2 Color
Red, pink, Red
Violet, Brown, Violet, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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Water, Earth, Air
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
Minerva, Vac
1.10 Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
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1.11 Powers
Wealth, Joy
Healing, Love, Protection
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
3.97-4.052.54-2.78
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Good in three directions
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
NilArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.7 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
3.8 Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.545-1.560
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3.25
4.3 Optic Character
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4.5 Crystal System
4.6 Birefringence
4.7 Clarity
5 Benefits
5.1 Physical
5.1.1 Neurological
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5.1.2 Cardiovascular
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5.1.3 Respiratory
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5.1.4 Reproductive
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5.1.5 Digestive
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5.2 Psychology
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5.3 Healing
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5.4 Qualities Associated
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