Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White
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
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
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.23-3.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Mohs Hardness
96.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.635-1.671
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0080.033-0.042
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
Supports healthy digestion
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Peace