Home
Gemstones


Facts about Jade and Ruby


Ruby Vs Jade Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala  
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  

Color
Green, Brown, gray  
Red, pink  

Streak
-  
White  

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

Planet
Venus, Neptune  
Mars  

Element of Planets
Water  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
Ring Finger  

Ring Metal
-  
Gold, Copper  

Deities
Freyja, Buddha  
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
2.90-3.38  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
9  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Al 2 O 3  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

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

Refractive Index
1.600-1.688  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.020-0.027  
0.008  

Clarity
Translucent  
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  

Digestive
-  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Harmony  
Passion  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Harmony  
Energy  

Summary >>
<< Benefits

Jade Vs Ruby Specifications

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

Jade is known to regulate the influence of Venus and Neptune planet.Jade, that occurs commonly in Green, Brown, gray 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.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Semi Precious Gemstones

Semi Precious Gemstones


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones