Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Red, pink
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Virgo
Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
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Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
-
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
Gaia
Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
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Powers
Joy
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
95
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Harmony