Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
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Color
Red, pink
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Aquarius
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
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
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Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
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Powers
Joy
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
Pisces
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.60-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
96-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
colorless.
Dispersion
0.021.00
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.525-1.542
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.008-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Clarity