Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Red, pink
Strong pink, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Taurus
Planet
Mars
Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
Pisces
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
97
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0080.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
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
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Love