Origin
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Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White
Red, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Finger
Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper
Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
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Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.433.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-79
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
slight in colored varieties
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.703-1.7521.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0060.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Energy