Origin
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Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Brown, Yellow, White, Greenish
Red, pink
Streak
White, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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-
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
2.7-3.33.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Even
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.09
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
-0.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.03-0.070.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Grounding
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Energy