Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
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Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
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Deities
Buddha, Krishna
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Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
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Powers
Joy
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
Pisces
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
No true cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Mohs Hardness
95-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
moderate
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.613-1.628
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Strength