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Emerald Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya   
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Not Available, Mexico, Spain   

Color
Red, pink, Red   
Green, Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Mars   
Venus, Mercury   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper   
Gold   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive   

Deities
Buddha, Krishna   
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja   

Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomedh   
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby, Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby   

Powers
Wealth, Joy   
Money, Protection, Love, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Taurus   

Talisman
Pisces   
Gemini   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red   
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
0.01   
26

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778   
1.565-1.602   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.008   
0.0040-0.0070   

Clarity
Transparent   
Color grading system   

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 Emerald Specifications

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

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