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Rubies are a color variant of the mineral corundum, which is an oxide.
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Rubies are a color variant of the mineral corundum, which is an oxide.
Are rubies the hardest mineral substance is?
no diamonds are
What ore mineral do rubies come from?
Rubies come from the mineral corundum, which is a crystalline form of aluminum oxide. The red color in rubies is due to trace amounts of chromium present in the crystal structure of corundum.
What percentage of rubies is corundum?
100% of rubies are corundum. "Ruby" is a name made up by the gem trade for the mineral known as corundum, when it is red.
What are rubies composed of?
Rubies are composed of the mineral corundum with trace amounts of chromium that give them their vibrant red color. The presence of chromium in the crystal structure is responsible for the red hue seen in rubies.
What are rubies made of?
Rubies are made of the mineral corundum, which is composed of aluminum oxide with the element chromium giving the gemstone its red color. The intensity and shade of red in rubies can vary based on the amount of chromium present in the crystal structure. Inclusions of other minerals or elements can also affect the ruby's appearance and value.
Is there a different mineral that can be used if you run out of rubies?
It is OK, rubies are easy to make artificially as they are made out of Aluminium Oxide. However there is one particular gem mineral (Spinel) that looks like ruby and some of the world's most famous rubies are not rubies but Spinels. eg. the Black Prince's Ruby and the "Timur ruby" in the British Crown Jewels are in fact spinels.
Is there another mineral that can be used if ruby runs out?
Scientists may find out another mineral. It is also possible to make synthetic rubies.
Is corondum a mineral?
Yes, it is a rock-forming mineral, a crystalline form of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) with traces of iron, titanium and chromium. It can form transparent crystals which if colored red are called rubies and if colored blue are called sapphires.
How are rubies and sphires similar?
They are both varieties of the same mineral: corundum. The only difference is in color.
When was lab created Ruby's made?
The Lab Created Ruby was first made in the late 1800s by scientists trying to replicate the natural formation of rubies. They discovered a way to grow rubies in a laboratory setting using the same mineral composition as natural rubies, resulting in the creation of lab-created rubies.
What element is responsible for the red color in rubies?
The element responsible for the red color in rubies is chromium. Chromium ions in the crystal lattice of corundum (which is the mineral group that includes rubies and sapphires) cause the red color by absorbing certain wavelengths of light.
