Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Vietnam
Color
Red, pink
Yellow, Brown, White, orange
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.20-3.32
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Poor
Mohs Hardness
96-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.607-1.675
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Harmony