Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Linares, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain
Color
Red, pink
Blue
Streak
White
Blue
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.055.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
92.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.809-1.859
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.050
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
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Self-Expression
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Communication