Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Australia
Color
Red, pink
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
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Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
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Deities
Buddha, Krishna
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Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
1.97-2.22
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
None
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
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Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.778
1.370-1.470
Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.008
-9999
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Mystery