Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Color
Red, pink
Brown
Streak
White
Brownish, Red, Black
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.055.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
96-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7782.190-2.457
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0080.083
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
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
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Balance