Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, pink
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
-
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
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.054.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
96-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7782.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0080.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Awareness