Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Streak
White
Black
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.80-3.0
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
No true cleavage
{110} Good
Mohs Hardness
93
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red
Extreme
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.762-1.7781.580
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.008-9999
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Growth