Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Red, pink
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
White
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
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
95-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0080.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Self-Love