Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Violet, pink
Streak
White
White, Violet, Blue
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
3.97-4.052.11-2.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
No true cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
9-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Waxy, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.516-1.544
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0080.026
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
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Love