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Facts about Howlite and Ruby


Ruby Vs Howlite Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Blue, Colorless, White  
Red, pink  

Streak
White  
White  

For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo  
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius  

Planet
-  
Mars  

Element of Planets
Earth  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
Ring Finger  

Ring Metal
-  
Gold, Copper  

Deities
Quan Yin  
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
2.45-2.58  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  

Refractive Index
1.583-1.608  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.019  
0.008  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus  
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  

Cardiovascular
-  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
-  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
-  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Calming  
Passion  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Calming  
Energy  

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Howlite Vs Ruby Specifications

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

Howlite is known to regulate the influence of planet.Howlite, that occurs commonly in Blue, Colorless, White 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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