Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Canada
Color
Red, pink
White, Reddish, gray, Brown, Brownish
For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
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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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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
[1010] Poor
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.778
1.529-1.547
Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.008
0.003-0.004
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Energy
Clarity