Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
  
Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
  
Red, pink, Red
  
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
  
White
  
For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius, Aries, Aquarius
  
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
  
Planet
Saturn
  
Mars
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Ring Finger
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper
  
Energy
Projective
  
Projective
  
Deities
Mars
  
Buddha, Krishna
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
  
Powers
Healing
  
Wealth, Joy
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Pisces
  
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
  
3.97-4.05
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
  
No true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
  
Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
  
Strong: purplish-red
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
  
Refractive Index
2.690-3.220
  
1.762-1.778
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Trigonal
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.280
  
0.008
  
Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
  
Transparent
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Cardiovascular
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Not Available
  
Respiratory
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Reproductive
Not Available
  
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Digestive
Not Available
  
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
Not Available
  
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Hematite Vs Ruby Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Hematite 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 Hematite and Ruby Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Hematite and Ruby, before you finalize to buy one.
Hematite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Hematite, that occurs commonly in Black, Reddish, gray, Red color, possesses Projective energy.Ruby, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Ruby, which is classic Red, pink, Red colored gem, possesses Projective energy.