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Ruby Vs Garnet Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, India  
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  

Color
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, pink  
Red, pink  

Streak
White  
White  

For which Rashi?
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius  
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius  

Planet
Mars  
Mars  

Element of Planets
-  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
Ring Finger  

Ring Metal
-  
Gold, Copper  

Deities
Persephone  
Buddha, Krishna  

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

Powers
Healing, Protection  
Joy  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Scorpio  
-  

Talisman
Taurus  
Pisces  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Al 2 O 3  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
None  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

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

Refractive Index
1.730-1.895  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.008  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus  
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  

Cardiovascular
-  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Passion  
Passion  

Healing
Physical healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Passion  
Energy  

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Garnet Vs Ruby Specifications

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

Garnet is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Garnet, that occurs commonly in Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, 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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