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Tanzanite Vs Ruby Facts


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya   
Tanzania, Yellow, green, Yellow, green   

Color
Red, pink, Red   
Blue   

Streak
White   
White, Colorless   

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

Planet
Mars   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Air, Water, Earth   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper   
Not Available   

Energy
Projective   
Receptive, Projective   

Deities
Buddha, Krishna   
Goddess   

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

Powers
Wealth, Joy   
Love, Healing   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Pisces   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red   
Present   

Dispersion
0.02   
21
0.03   
14

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

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778   
1.685-1.707   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.008   
0.006-0.018   

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 Tanzanite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Ruby Vs Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Ruby and Tanzanite, 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.Tanzanite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Tanzanite, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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