Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Red, pink
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
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
-
-
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
3.97-4.055.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
94.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0080.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Balance & Clarity