Origin
Austria, India
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
White
Red, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Aries
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
Mercury
Mars
Element of Planets
Air
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
-
Gold, Copper
Deities
Venus
Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
-
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
Healing
Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.693.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
7-6.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Prosperity
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Prosperity
Energy