Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Red, pink
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
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
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
93.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0080.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Centering