Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
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
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.08-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
97.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.650-1.677
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Birefringence
0.0080.019-0.025
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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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
Communication