Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Colorless, Greenish, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
-
Planet
Mars
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
-
Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
-
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
-
Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
-
Powers
Joy
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.40-3.58
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
97.5
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
-
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.701-1.724
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
-
Birefringence
0.0080.005-0.007
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Passion
Spiritual Awakening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Inner Peace