Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Red, pink
Streak
White
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
2.773.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-6.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
colorless.
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Energy