Rubies

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.

The density of a ruby varies depending on the specific composition and quality, but on average it ranges from 3.9 to 4.1 g/cm^3.

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.

Rubies are considered a symbol of love and passion, thus making this gem as desirable today as it has been for centuries. This desire to own the exclusive "RED FIRE" makes it one of the most valuable gemstones in the market. Beliefs and legends about this mineral are many. It was called the 'ratnaraj', meaning, the king of all gemstones. It is believed that the person who possesses a good-quality ruby will live a life of peace and harmony. He or she would be protected against all danger & calamities, and would be blessed with good health, as the ruby wards off all evils. Legend and folklore say that if someone made an offering of ruby gems to Lord Krishna ( Hindu God from Indian Origin), they would be reborn as an emperor. Genuine ruby gemstones are said to enhance the status and bestow name, fame, virtue, vigor, warmth and commanding power to the wearer. They are also believed to eliminate depression in the wearer and make him bold and courageous. Women are discouraged from the regular use of rubies for it is believed to destroy body luster. The ruby aids in the cure of peptic ulcer, fever, rheumatism, and gout. For therapeutic purposes, the gem must be set in gold and worn in the ring finger.

Rubies can improve society by driving economic growth through mining and trading activities, creating job opportunities for miners, traders, and craftsmen. They also contribute to cultural heritage and tourism. Additionally, the sales of rubies can generate revenue for governments, which can be invested in public services and infrastructure, benefiting society as a whole.

Rubies have historically been mined using traditional methods such as panning in rivers, open-pit mining, and underground mining. In some locations, rubies are also recovered by washing and sorting through alluvial deposits. Modern techniques incorporate machinery and technology to extract rubies more efficiently while minimizing environmental impact.

They are hard, colorful, shiny and rare.

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Gemology is a vast field where the primary focus is to identify stones correctly. One cannot guarantee whether the stone is real or fake unless one knows properties of gemstone.

* Separation of gemstone from man-made glass: Glass exhibits a round to elongated gas bubbles. Gas bubbles are spherical cavity. Sometimes it gets confuse with round crystal fingerprints in natural gemstone.

* Separation of gemstone from plastic: Using hot needle point to test the stone will give a peculiar odour and may melt where the hot point is applied.

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The value of any gem depends on its rarity, size, color and flawlessness - and on the market at the moment. Pigeon's blood rubies are pretty rare, so it would be worth more than an ordinary one, but there's no way to value something like that over the internet. You'd need to take it to a reputable jeweler.

The red part of light can shine through a ruby.

That would depend on the size, color quality, and clarity of the ruby.

Diamonds, rubies, and emeralds are primarily used in jewelry, valued for their beauty and rarity. Diamonds are often used in engagement rings and fine jewelry due to their hardness and brilliance. Rubies and emeralds are popular for their vibrant colors and are commonly set in rings, necklaces, and earrings. Additionally, these gemstones can also be used in luxury watches and decorative items.

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No. Rubies are specifically a red variant of corundum. Any gem-quality corundum that is no red is considered a sapphire. Green sapphires do exist.

Without having the ruby in front of a gemologist there is no way to tell. Rubies are graded much the same way that diamonds are.

They are graded on Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat with the exception that color has much more impact on the value.

Please see the link below for a better understanding of the grading process.

The crystal system of rubies is trigonal, which means that the crystal has three equal axes that are all at 60 degrees to each other. This crystal structure is responsible for some of the unique optical properties of rubies, such as the way they reflect and refract light.

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