Origin
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Red, Yellow, Brown, pink, Green
Red, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Leo
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
-
Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
-
Gold, Copper
Deities
-
Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
-
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
Protection
Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.653.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
001
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
69
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.53-1.551.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empowerment
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Energy