Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Mars
Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
Ring Finger
-
Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
-
Deities
Buddha, Krishna
-
Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
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Powers
Joy
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
Pisces
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.053.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
95.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
-
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0080.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Psychic Abilities