Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Red, pink
Streak
White, Colorless
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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-
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
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Talisman
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Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.503.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-79
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.685-1.7071.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Energy