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Facts about Ruby and Moonstone


Moonstone Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India  

Color
Red, pink  
White, Green, Brownish  

Streak
White  
White  

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

Planet
Mars  
-  

Element of Planets
-  
Water  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger  
-  

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper  
-  

Deities
Buddha, Krishna  
Diana  

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

Powers
Joy  
Love  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
Cancer  

Talisman
Pisces  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine  
Pearly  

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

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

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778  
1.518-1.527  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.008  
0.006-0.007  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  
Enhances mental clarity and focus  

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
-  

Psychology
Passion  
Emotional Balance  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Energy  
Feminine Energy  

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Ruby Vs Moonstone Specifications

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

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