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Astrology

Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain  
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  

Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey  
Red, pink  

Streak
White  
White  

For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries  
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius  

Planet
Venus, Mercury  
Mars  

Element of Planets
Earth  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
Ring Finger  

Ring Metal
Gold  
Gold, Copper  

Deities
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja  
Buddha, Krishna  

Not to wear with
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby  
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed  

Powers
Protection, Love, Courage  
Joy  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Taurus  
-  

Talisman
Gemini  
Pisces  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
9  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Al 2 O 3  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

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

Refractive Index
1.565-1.602  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.0040-0.0070  
0.008  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus  
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  

Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Love  
Passion  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Love  
Energy  

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Emerald Vs Ruby Specifications

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

Emerald is known to regulate the influence of Venus and Mercury planet.Emerald, that occurs commonly in Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey 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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