Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Switzerland
Color
Red, pink
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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
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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
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
95-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Peace