Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
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Red, pink
Streak
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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
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.733.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
7-7.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
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Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
-99991.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Energy