Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Streak
White
Colorless
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.03-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
97-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
0.0080.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Self-Exploration