Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Turkey, Russia, Canada
Color
Red, pink
Reddish, Brown
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
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.054.95-5.0
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
94-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Faint
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.717-1.722
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0080.100
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Creativity