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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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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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
3.95-4.10
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
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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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.778
2.368-2.371
Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.008
-9999
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
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