Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Grey, Green
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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insoluble in water
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.51-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Fibrous
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect basal
Mohs Hardness
92.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.530-1.575
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Birefringence
0.0080.001
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Flexibility