Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
White, Colorless, Greenish, 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
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
95.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
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Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0080.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Empowerment