Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
China, Pakistan
Color
Red, pink
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
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
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
95-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0080.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Creativity