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Facts about Ruby and Calcite


Calcite Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya   
Mexico   

Color
Red, pink, Red   
White, Colorless, White, pink, Yellow, Brown   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Mars   
Sun   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth, Sun   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Buddha, Krishna   
Not Available   

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

Powers
Wealth, Joy   
Spirituality, Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Pisces   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.67-2.73   

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

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778   
1.486-1.658   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.008   
0.154-0.174   

Clarity
Transparent   
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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Ruby Vs Calcite Specifications

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

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