Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Canada, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Violet, Colorless, 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
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.51-2.53
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
No true cleavage
None
Mohs Hardness
95
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Colorless
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.511-1.532
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0080.021
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
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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
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Energy
Love