Origin
Switzerland
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Red, pink
Streak
White, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.83.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
7-7.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0150.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Protection
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Energy