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Facts about Cuprite and Ruby


Ruby Vs Cuprite Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Red, Brown, Black  
Red, pink  

Streak
Brownish, Red  
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  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
9  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
visible  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.05  
27
0.02  
99+

Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  

Refractive Index
2.849  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
cubic  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.008  

Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
-  
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Poor  
Good  

Reproductive
-  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
-  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Vitality  
Passion  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Vitality  
Energy  

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Cuprite Vs Ruby Specifications

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

Cuprite is known to regulate the influence of planet.Cuprite, that occurs commonly in Red, Brown, Black 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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