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Ruby Vs Andesine


Andesine Vs Ruby


Astrology

Origin
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya  
Colombia, Origins: Congo  

Color
Red, pink  
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless  

Streak
White  
White  

For which Rashi?
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius  
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Planet
Mars  
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Element of Planets
-  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Ring Finger  
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Ring Metal
Gold, Copper  
-  

Deities
Buddha, Krishna  
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Not to wear with
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed  
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Powers
Joy  
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
Pisces  
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
2.65-2.69  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red  
colorless.  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.70  
2

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

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778  
1.543-1.564  

Optic Character
-  
Biaxial/+  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
Triclinic  

Birefringence
0.008  
0.007-0.011  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  
Enhances mental clarity and focus  

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
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Digestive
Supports digestive health  
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Psychology
Passion  
Vitality  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Energy  
Vitality  

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Ruby Vs Andesine Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Ruby and Andesine Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Ruby Vs Andesine fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Ruby is Conchoidal. Andesine fracture is Uneven and Conchoidal.

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Ruby Vs Andesine Luster

A primary knowledge about Ruby vs Andesine luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Ruby exhibits Vitreous and Adamantine luster. Andesine, on other hand, exhibits Vitreous luster.

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