Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Switzerland
Color
Red, pink
Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Reddish, Black, Brown, 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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.82-3.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Mohs Hardness
95.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.21
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7782.488-2.562
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0080.073
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
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