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Ruby Vs Rhodochrosite Facts


Astrology

Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Spain   
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya   

Color
Red, Brown, rose   
Red, pink, Red   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Mars   
Mars   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Ring Finger   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper   

Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Mary Magdalene   
Buddha, Krishna   

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

Powers
Love   
Wealth, Joy   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Pisces   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
3.97-4.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
No true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
9   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Al 2 O 3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Strong: purplish-red   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
0.02   
21

Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.60   
1.762-1.778   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.208-0.220   
0.008   

Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque   
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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Rhodochrosite Vs Ruby Specifications

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

Rhodochrosite is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Rhodochrosite, that occurs commonly in Red, Brown, rose color, possesses Projective 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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