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Ruby Vs Opal Facts


Astrology

Origin
Ethiopia  
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  

Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue  
Red, pink  

Streak
White  
White  

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

Planet
Mercury  
Mars  

Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
Ring Finger  

Ring Metal
-  
Gold, Copper  

Deities
Cupid  
Buddha, Krishna  

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

Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism  
Joy  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
Pisces  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
Brittle  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Al 2 O 3  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
None  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

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

Refractive Index
1.37-1.52  
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  

Reproductive
-  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
-  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Creativity  
Passion  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Creativity  
Energy  

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Opal Vs Ruby Specifications

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

Opal is known to regulate the influence of Mercury planet.Opal, that occurs commonly in Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue 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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