Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Colorless, Brown, Greenish, gray
Red, pink
Streak
White
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
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-
Talisman
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Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.673.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-6.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.538-1.5501.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0100.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Energy