1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Yellow, Brown
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
1.3 Streak
Not Available
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn, Leo, Capricorn
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
Money, Protection
Healing
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.645.00-5.30
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Opaque
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.534-1.5402.690-3.220
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.280
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
OpaqueHerve 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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