Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
White
Brownish, Red
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.055.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
93.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
visible
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7782.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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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
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Vitality