Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Red, gray
Red, pink
Streak
Red, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Finger
Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper
Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
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Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-6.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.330.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.2960.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Energy