Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Colorless, Brown, 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
3.97-4.052.62-2.67
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
96-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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
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Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.538-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0080.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Harmony