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Monday, August 6, 2007

Ruby Gemstone | As Valuable Gemstone in the World


Ruby is considered as the valuable gemstone in the world because of the genuineness and it s natural origin.

History

Ruby is a red gemstone that varies from light pink to blood red, a variety of aluminum oxide.It is considered as one precious stones, together with emerald, diamonds, and sapphire. This are members of the corundum family of mineral. The variations add to the charm and individuality of each gemstone. Ruby are mined in Africa, Burma, Australia, Greenland and North Carolina.

New age beliefs
Ruby's colour is red which means color of love and called as king of the gemstones. The most important thing about this precious stone is its colour. Like other gemstone, Ruby means passion and the perfect way to express powerful feeling and the source of beneficial powers. It gives the immortality and strength of the heart.

Birthstone information Ruby is the gemstone associated with July and of the zodiac sign Leo and Cancer. It is associated
with the sun in Vedic Astrology. The universal feeling of love and passion , so no wonder that
ruby jewelry has always been in demand.
Scientific Information
General
Category Mineral variety
Chemical formula aluminium oxide with chromium, Al2O3::Cr

VARIETY INFORMATION:
* VARIETY OF: Corundum , Al2O3 .
* USES: Gemstone.
* BIRTHSTONE FOR: July
* COLOR: various shades of red.
* INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.76 - 1.78
* BIREFRINGENCE: 0.009
* HARDNESS: 9
* CLEAVAGE: none, although there is a rhombic parting
* CRYSTAL SYSTEM: trigonal
* PLEOCHROIC: strongly

1 comment:

deep blue said...

Ruby has fetched the maximum price tag till date forgoing diamond.

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