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Facts about Ruby and Apatite


Apatite Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Mexico  

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

Streak
White  
White  

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

Planet
Mars  
Mercury  

Element of Planets
-  
Earth  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger  
-  

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper  
-  

Deities
Buddha, Krishna  
Jupiter/Neptune  

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

Powers
Joy  
Healing  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
Pisces  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
3.16-3.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red  
Blue stones – strong  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  
-  

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778  
1.628-1.651  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
Hexagonal  

Birefringence
0.008  
0.002-0.008  

Clarity
Transparent  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  
Enhances communication and mental clarity  

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Passion  
Motivation  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Energy  
Manifestation  

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Ruby Vs Apatite Specifications

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

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