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 Ruby
The ruby like the sapphire, is a member of the corindons family.
The most beautiful specimens come from the mines of Mogok in Burma.
The color that is the most sought is blood red. This
gem is very rare and very demanded by jewellers to valorize
a broche, a ring, a necklace, a bracelet, or earrings.
Its clarity varies from VVS (very rare, and more expensive than a white diamond if over 4 carats) to opaque.
Color from deep pink, passing through vivid red, purple, until a dull brownish-red. Hardness is high, 9 out of 10.
HIgh hardness
Hardness is high, 9 out of 10.
Horoscope
Stone of the month of July. Symbol of spiritual and physical force.
Color
From deep pink, passing through vivid red, purple, until a dull brownish-red.
Lithotherapy
Helps to fight symptoms and heal the following: bronchitis,
bad blood circulation, fatigue, tiredness, jealousy,
motion sickness, viral disease, colds, and protection
for the immune system.
Characteristics
| Refraction: 1.79 - 1.77 |
Composition : Aluminum oxide |
| Specific weight : 4.00 |
Hardness : 9 |
| Type: Corindon |
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The color of the ruby is due to the chrome, accompanied sometimes with iron.
The dispersion of the color is usually unequal. Furthermore, the ruby is a stone that often contains inclusions (liquid, crystals...) The color most sought is "pigeon blood red".
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