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Ruby Vs Amethyst Facts


Astrology

Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil  
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  

Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink  
Red, pink  

Streak
White  
White  

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius  
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius  

Planet
-  
Mars  

Element of Planets
Water  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
Ring Finger  

Ring Metal
-  
Gold, Copper  

Deities
Diana  
Buddha, Krishna  

Not to wear with
-  
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed  

Powers
Love, Courage  
Joy  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
Pisces  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7  
9  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al 2 O 3  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
None  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.009  
0.008  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

Benefits

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  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Calming  
Passion  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Spirituality  
Energy  

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Amethyst Vs Ruby Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Amethyst Vs Ruby specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Amethyst and Ruby Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Amethyst and Ruby, before you finalize to buy one.

Amethyst is known to regulate the influence of planet.Amethyst, that occurs commonly in Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink color, possesses energy.Ruby, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Ruby, which is classic Red, pink colored gem, possesses energy.

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