Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
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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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Powers
Joy
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
Pisces
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.051.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
92.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Spiritual Growth