Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, 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
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
None
Mohs Hardness
96.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Semitransparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.778-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Birefringence
0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Emotional Healing