Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Brown
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
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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
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Talisman
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Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.283.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Distinct, {001} Poor, {110} Poor
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.5-79
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Fe++Al2BO3Si4O12(OH)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Colorless
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.674-1.6931.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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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
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Energy