Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Kazakhstan
Color
Red, pink
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Green
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
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.25-3.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Mohs Hardness
95
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Weak; dark emerald green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.644-1.720
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0080.051-0.053
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Emotional Healing