Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Mexico
Color
Red, pink
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, 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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
93.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
For violet varieties
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.570-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0080.042-0.044
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Calmness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Acceptance