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Black Opal Vs Ruby


Astrology

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

Color
Red, pink  
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet  

Streak
White  
-  

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

Planet
Mars  
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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  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine  
-  

Pleochroism
Strong: purplish-red  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.762-1.778  
1.370-1.470  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
-  

Birefringence
0.008  
-9999  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Stimulates mental concentration and focus  
Enhances mental clarity and focus  

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
-  

Respiratory
Good  
-  

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health  
-  

Digestive
Supports digestive health  
-  

Psychology
Passion  
Transformation  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Energy  
Mystery  

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