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Facts about Ruby and Opal


Opal Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  
Ethiopia  

Color
Red, pink  
Yellow, White, Red, Brown, Blue  

Streak
White  
White  

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

Planet
Mars  
Mercury  

Element of Planets
-  
Earth, Air, Water  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger  
-  

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper  
-  

Deities
Buddha, Krishna  
Cupid  

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

Powers
Joy  
Astral Projection, Psychicism  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
Pisces  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
SiO2 · nH2O  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red  
None  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

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

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778  
1.37-1.52  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.008  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  
Enhances mental clarity and focus  

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
-  

Respiratory
Good  
-  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
-  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
-  

Psychology
Passion  
Creativity  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Energy  
Creativity  

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Ruby Vs Opal Specifications

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

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