Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
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
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.083.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Semitransparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
-99991.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empathy
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Energy