Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Red, pink
Streak
Brownish, Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Finger
Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper
Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
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Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.153.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
3.5-49
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
visible
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
2.8491.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Vitality
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Energy