Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Switzerland
Color
Red, pink
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
White
White, gray
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
97-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Protection