Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
96-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.0080.008-0.010
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
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Emotional Balance