Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Pakistan, Tanzania
Color
Red, pink
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Streak
White
White, Colorless
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
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.20-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
96-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.685-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0080.006-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
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