Origin
Sri Lanka
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, gray
Red, pink
Streak
White, Brownish
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
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-
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
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Pisces
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.033.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-79
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Adamantine, Greasy
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.070.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.990-2.1051.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.096-0.0980.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Focus
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Energy