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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, Color: yellow, Hardness: 7, Refractive index: 1.54 1.55, Density: 2.65 2.66, Chemical composition: SiO2, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Widespread; best stones come from Brazil. Citrine is one of the least expensive gemstones. Even very big pieces, 50 carats and more, can be easily found on the market. Greenish-yellow and orange stones are more valuable, and heat treatment is often applied to enhance the yellow color., Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown, Yellow, brown   

Color
Red, pink, Red   
Yellow   

Streak
White   
Not Available   

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

Planet
Mars   
Sun, Jupiter   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Buddha, Krishna   
Persephone, Mercury   

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

Powers
Wealth, Joy   
Protection, Psychic Power   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Pisces   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
SiO2   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red   
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
0.01   
27

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.008   
0.009   

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 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, Red color, possesses Projective energy.Citrine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter and Sun planet. Citrine, which is classic Yellow colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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