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Facts about Ruby and Amethyst


Amethyst Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil  

Color
Red, pink  
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink  

Streak
White  
White  

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

Planet
Mars  
-  

Element of Planets
-  
Water  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger  
-  

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper  
-  

Deities
Buddha, Krishna  
Diana  

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

Powers
Joy  
Love, Courage  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
Pisces  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
9  
7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
SiO2  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red  
None  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

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

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.008  
0.009  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  
Enhances mental clarity and focus  

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Passion  
Calming  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Energy  
Spirituality  

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Ruby Vs Amethyst Specifications

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

Ruby is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Ruby, that occurs commonly in Red, pink color, possesses energy.Amethyst, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of planet. Amethyst, which is classic Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses energy.

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