Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Red, pink
Green, White, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Virgo
Planet
Mars
Saturn
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
-
Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
-
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
Artemis
Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
-
Powers
Joy
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
96-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Passion
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Harmony