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Facts about Ruby and Andalusite


Andalusite Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)  

Color
Red, pink  
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red  

Streak
White  
White  

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

Planet
Mars  
Venus  

Element of Planets
-  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger  
-  

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper  
-  

Deities
Buddha, Krishna  
-  

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

Powers
Joy  
-  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
Pisces  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine  
Vitreous, Greasy  

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red  
strongly trichroic  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778  
1.627-1.650  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.008  
0.009-0.010  

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  
Excellent  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
-  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
-  

Psychology
Passion  
Perception  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Physical healing  

Qualities Associated
Energy  
Self-Realization  

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Ruby Vs Andalusite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Ruby Vs Andalusite 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 Andalusite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Ruby and Andalusite, 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.Andalusite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Andalusite, which is classic Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red colored gem, possesses energy.

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