Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
USA
Color
Red, pink
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
White
Reddish, Brown
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
3.97-4.055.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
None
Mohs Hardness
95.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
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Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.778-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Energy
Grounding