Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Capricorn, 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
Freyja
Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
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Powers
Joy
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.70-3.95
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
No true cleavage
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
93.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.108-0.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Emotional Healing