Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
White
White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Taurus
Planet
Mars
Venus
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
-
Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
-
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
Venus
Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
-
Powers
Joy
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
none
Mohs Hardness
92-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Passion
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Communication