Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
White
Reddish, Black
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
3.97-4.054.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
None
Mohs Hardness
95.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(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
0.020.03
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
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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
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Energy
Grounding