Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Brazil
Color
Red, pink
Yellow
Streak
White
Greenish, Black, Brownish
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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insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.055.00-5.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
96-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
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Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.778-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Abundance
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Abundance