Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Brazil
Color
Red, pink
Yellow, pink
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
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
95
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0080.029-0.032
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
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Heart Healing