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Ruby has a vitreous to subadamantine polish lustre.The chemical composition of ruby is aluminum oxide (Al 2 O3). Its specific sravity is 3.99 to 4.00 and refractive index range is 1.760-1.768 to 1.770-1.779. It's hardness on Mohs scale is 9. It's the next hardest mineral after diamond. Vitreous to subadamantine

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A ruby is known for its bright red color, being the most famous red gemstone. It is also known for its hardness, durability, luster, and rarity. Transparent rubies of large sizes are even rarer than diamonds.

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