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Facts about Ruby and Boracite


Boracite Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya   
Boracite is found in evaporite deposits, Southern and central Africa, anhydrite and/or halite. Arthur Thomas   

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

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius   
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Planet
Mars   
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Element of Planets
Not Available   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger   
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Ring Metal
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper   
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Energy
Projective   
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Deities
Buddha, Krishna   
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Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh   
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Powers
Wealth, Joy   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
Pisces   
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.95-2.96   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red   
None   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778   
1.658-1.673   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.008   
0.010-0.011   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Ruby Vs Boracite Specifications

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

Ruby is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet.Ruby, that occurs commonly in Red, pink, Red color, possesses Projective energy.Boracite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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