Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Russia
Color
Red, pink
Violet, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
Mars
Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water, Earth, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
-
Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
-
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
Minerva
Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
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Powers
Joy
Healing, Love, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
95-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
-
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Passion
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Transformation