Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
Mars
Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
-
Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
-
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
Mars
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
3.97-4.055.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
96
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
-
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7782.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0080.280
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
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Passion
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Grounding