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Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange, Sri Lanka, blue, India, brown, green, Orange   
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya   

Color
White, Green, Brownish   
Red, pink, Red   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio   
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius   

Planet
Moon   
Mars   

Element of Planets
Water   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Ring Finger   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper   

Energy
Receptive   
Projective   

Deities
Diana   
Buddha, Krishna   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh   

Powers
Love   
Wealth, Joy   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Cancer   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Pisces   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   
Al 2 O 3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Pearly   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Strong: purplish-red   

Dispersion
None   
0.02   
21

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

Refractive Index
1.518-1.527   
1.762-1.778   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.006-0.007   
0.008   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
Not Available   

Healing
Not Available   
Not Available   

Qualities Associated
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Moonstone Vs Ruby Specifications

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

Moonstone is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet.Moonstone, that occurs commonly in White, Green, Brownish color, possesses Receptive 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.

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