Astrology
Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Canada
Color
Red, pink
Brown, Reddish, Black, Brownish
Streak
White
Brown
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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05
3.77-3.93
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
No true cleavage
None
Mohs Hardness
9
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
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Dispersion
0.02
21
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.778
1.94-1.98
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.008
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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