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Facts about Common Opal and Ruby


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Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa  
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  

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

Streak
-  
White  

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

Planet
-  
Mars  

Element of Planets
-  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
Ring Finger  

Ring Metal
-  
Gold, Copper  

Deities
-  
Buddha, Krishna  

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

Powers
-  
Joy  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
Pisces  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Al 2 O 3  

Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Translucent  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.008  

Clarity
Translucent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
-  
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  

Cardiovascular
-  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
-  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
-  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Creativity  
Passion  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Creativity  
Energy  

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Common Opal Vs Ruby Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Common Opal 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 Common Opal and Ruby Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Common Opal and Ruby, before you finalize to buy one.

Common Opal is known to regulate the influence of planet.Common Opal, that occurs commonly in White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet 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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