Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Gemini
Planet
Mars
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
-
Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
-
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
-
Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
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Powers
Joy
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
93-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0080.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Passion
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Divine Guidance