Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Green
Streak
White
Green
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet
Mars
Venus
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
-
Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
-
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
Freyja
Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
-
Powers
Joy
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.25-4.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Mohs Hardness
93.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
-
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Transformation