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Ruby is composed of aluminum oxide with trace amounts of chromium, which give it its red color. It has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, making it a durable gemstone suitable for everyday wear. Ruby's vibrant red color is due to the presence of the element chromium in its crystal structure.
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What gemstone owes its colour to chromium?
mithelen is a gemstone which owes it's colour to chromium.there are many other gemstones that got their colour from chromium such as : ruby and emerald but these gemstone have other substance to create their colour.mithelen is the only gemstone which get it's colour from chromium and nothing else. by Einstein
What is the reactivity of the ruby?
Ruby is a stable and inert gemstone. It is resistant to most chemicals and will not react with acids or other common household chemicals. It is safe for everyday wear and handling.
Chemical equation for gemstone?
Gemstones are naturally-occurring minerals and do not have a specific chemical equation like a chemical reaction would. However, they can be described chemically based on their mineral composition. For example, the chemical formula for quartz, a common gemstone, is SiO2.
Is ruby a color?
Yes, it is also a gem stone. The colour ruby is a deep true red on the cool side of the spectrum.
What is synthetic ruby?
Ruby's chemical make up is AL2O3:CR, that means that every molecule in it has 2 atoms of aluminum, 3 atoms of oxygen connected to an atom of chromium. In the 1800's chemists figured out that by combining aluminum oxide with chromium at high heat they would get synthetic ruby. The process has been modified through the years but, chemically speaking, synthetic ruby is the same as natural ruby. From a retail point of view they are worlds apart and man-made stones must be marked as such and cannot be sold as ruby.
Does the ruby dragon live on the gemstone island in DragonVale?
Yes, the ruby dragon does live on gemstone island.
Is ruby metallic?
No. It is a type of crystal.
What name is given to a red gemstone?
It is a ruby.
What is a four letter word and is a gemstone?
ruby
What gemstone is named for its red color?
Ruby
Is a mined ruby a gemstone?
no it is not. a ruby is the most precious female dog in the world
What is the biggest ruby?
The Liberty Bell Ruby is the largest mined ruby in the world. It was stolen in a heist in 2011. The Sunrise Ruby is the world's most expensive ruby, most expensive colored gemstone, and most expensive gemstone other than a diamond.
What Gemstone do you prefer with Diamonds Green Emerald Or Red Ruby?
Personally, I prefer the green of an emerald paired with a diamond. The ruby is a popular gemstone choice as well.
The gemstone ruby is typically what colour?
Ruby is typically red in color, ranging from deep pink to blood red. This color is due to the presence of the mineral chromium in the gemstone.
How much is a small piece of gemstone worth?
That depends on what gemstone (diamond, ruby, etc.) it is, the size of it, the quality, and the cut.
What are the uses of the ruby?
its uses are the gemstone and useful for lasers
What gemstone is the second hardest?
Corundum. (Sapphire/Ruby/Emery)
