Facts about Opal and Ruby
Astrology
Origin
Ethiopia
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue
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
Mercury
Mars
Element of Planets
Earth, Air, Water
Not Available
Energy
Projective, Receptive
Projective
How to Wear?
Finger
Not Available
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
Not Available
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper
Deities
Cupid
Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
Not Available
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh
Powers
Astral Projection, Psychicism
Wealth, Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
Not Available
Not Available
Talisman
Not Available
Pisces
Physical Properties
Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.97-4.05
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
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, Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
None
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
None
0.02
21
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.37-1.52
1.762-1.778
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
Not Available
0.008
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
Not Available
Not Available
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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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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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 Projective and 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.
