Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Red, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Mars
Element of Planets
Water, Air
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
-
Gold, Copper
Deities
-
Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
Healing
Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.003.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
3-3.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Energy