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Facts about Ruby and Spinel


Spinel Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya   
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia   

Color
Red, pink, Red   
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown   

Streak
White   
White   

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

Planet
Mars   
Pluto   

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   
Hephaestus   

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

Powers
Wealth, Joy   
Money   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Pisces   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
9   
8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
MgAl2O4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red   
Absent   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
0.02   
18

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

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778   
1.73   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Isometric   

Birefringence
0.008   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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 Spinel Specifications

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

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