Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Origins: Russia
Color
Red, pink
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Scorpio
Planet
Mars
Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
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
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
No true cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
Mohs Hardness
98.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.739-1.770
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0080.007-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Aids in grounding and protection
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Transformation