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Facts about Taaffeite and Ruby


Ruby Vs Taaffeite Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Colorless  
Red, pink  

Streak
White  
White  

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

Planet
-  
Mars  

Element of Planets
-  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
Ring Finger  

Ring Metal
-  
Gold, Copper  

Deities
-  
Buddha, Krishna  

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

Powers
-  
Joy  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
Pisces  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61  
3.97-4.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent  
No true cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5  
9  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Al 2 O 3  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Adamantine  

Pleochroism
Weak  
Strong: purplish-red  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  

Refractive Index
1.70-1.73  
1.762-1.778  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Hexagonal  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.055  
0.008  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
-  
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  

Cardiovascular
-  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
-  
Supports reproductive health  

Digestive
-  
Supports digestive health  

Psychology
Transformation  
Passion  

Healing
Physical healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Spiritual Growth  
Energy  

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Taaffeite Vs Ruby Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Taaffeite Vs Ruby 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 Taaffeite and Ruby Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Taaffeite and Ruby, before you finalize to buy one.

Taaffeite is known to regulate the influence of planet.Taaffeite, that occurs commonly in Colorless color, possesses energy.Ruby, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Ruby, which is classic Red, pink colored gem, possesses energy.

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