Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Mexico, USA, Spain
Color
Red, pink
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red, Black
Streak
White
Brownish, 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
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.95-4.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
93.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.16
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7782.368-2.371
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.008-9999
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
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