1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
1.2 Color
Red, pink, Red
Red, pink, Black, orange
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
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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
Wealth, Joy
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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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insoluble in water
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.62-3.87
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.720-1.756
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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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