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Ruby Vs Tanzanite Facts


Astrology

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

Color
Blue   
Red, pink, Red   

Streak
White, Colorless   
White   

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

Planet
Not Available   
Mars   

Element of Planets
Air, Water, Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Ring Finger   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Gold, Copper, Gold, Copper   

Energy
Receptive, Projective   
Projective   

Deities
Goddess   
Buddha, Krishna   

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

Powers
Love, Healing   
Wealth, Joy   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Pisces   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
3.97-4.05   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
9   

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

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Present   
Strong: purplish-red   

Dispersion
0.03   
14
0.02   
21

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

Refractive Index
1.685-1.707   
1.762-1.778   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.006-0.018   
0.008   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Transparent   

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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Tanzanite Vs Ruby Specifications

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

Tanzanite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.Tanzanite, that occurs commonly in Blue color, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.Ruby, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Mars planet. Ruby, which is classic Red, pink, Red colored gem, possesses Projective energy.

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