Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, pink
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
97.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.650-1.695
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0080.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Spiritual Activation