Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Spain, China
Color
Red, pink
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
White
Scarlet, Red
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
Slightly sectile
Solubility
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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
92-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7782.905-3.25
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Boosts mental agility and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Manifestation