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Astrology

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

Color
Red, pink

Streak
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
3.97-4.05

Fracture
Conchoidal

Cleavage
No true cleavage

Mohs Hardness
9

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red

Dispersion
0.02 53

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Trigonal

Birefringence
0.008

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health

Digestive
Supports digestive health

Psychology
Passion

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Energy

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Ruby Effects

Rubys are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Ruby is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Ruby effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Ruby Benefits can be reaped, when Ruby stone is worn dailyin Ring Finger by a Leo, Scorpio, Cancer and Sagittarius individual. Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of Mars's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Ruby Specifications

Ruby Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Ruby, we provide you with a few prominent Ruby facts.

The gem is commonly found in Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania and Kenya.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Ruby. It is mainly composed of Al 2 O 3. The gem is observed to have positive results when worn by individuals of Leo, Scorpio, Cancer and Sagittarius.

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