1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
China, South Africa
1.2 Color
Red, pink, Red
Yellow, Brown
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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
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
Money, 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
3.97-4.052.58-2.64
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
2.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Indiscernible
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
Silky
3.2 Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.534-1.540
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.008Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001) 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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