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Facts about Ruby and Citrine


Citrine Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.  

Color
Red, pink  
Yellow  

Streak
White  
-  

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

Planet
Mars  
Jupiter  

Element of Planets
-  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger  
-  

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper  
-  

Deities
Buddha, Krishna  
Persephone, Mercury  

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

Powers
Joy  
Protection, Psychic Power  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
Pisces  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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  
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  
Transparent  

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 creativity and mental clarity  

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
-  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
-  

Psychology
Passion  
Creativity  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Energy  
Abundance  

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Ruby Vs Citrine Specifications

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

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