Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Sri Lanka
Color
Red, pink
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Green, gray
Streak
White
White, Brownish
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
-
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
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
insoluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.056.86-7.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Mohs Hardness
96-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Adamantine, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
Dispersion
0.020.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.990-2.105
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0080.096-0.098
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
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Manifestation