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Garnet Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya   
Australia, India   

Color
Red, pink, Red   
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   

Streak
White   
White   

For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius   
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius   

Planet
Mars   
Mars   

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   

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

Powers
Wealth, Joy   
Healing, Protection   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Scorpio   

Talisman
Pisces   
Taurus   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red   
None   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
0.02   
16

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

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778   
1.730-1.895   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.008   
Not Available   

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 Garnet Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Ruby Vs Garnet 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 Garnet Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Ruby and Garnet, 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.Garnet, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Garnet, which is classic Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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