Ruby Gemstone

We all love our precious gemstones-Ruby and sapphire, being the favorites. But, the actual question is how well do we know them? So the basic difference is only in their color. Both these gemstones belong to the corundum group of minerals. Both these gemstones share the same gemological properties and crystallographic properties. The chemistry shared by both the gems is also the same other than the fact of having a partial trace of elements differing. So, the red corundum is known as the Ruby Gemstone, and all the other colors of corundum available are known as Sapphire. Sapphires are available in various colors such as yellow, white, black, blue and pink to note a few. Ruby Gemstone The ascendant color of the Ruby Stone is red. This red color is due to the impurities of chromium being present in the corundum. The amount of chromium impurity present in the corundum determines the color. A sparse amount of chromium impurities will result in a light pink color whereas a ...

A precious gemstone that is known all over the world for its beauty and mystical powers, Ruby is one of the highly demanded gemstones ever. Also called as the Manik stone in Hindi, Ruby’s deep red color signifies love, romance, and passion.  The ruby gemstone has a special place in Vedic astrology as it is ruled by the Lord Sun, which is the king of the zodiac. Being the nurturer, the vital energy provider and the soul of the entire Universe, the Sun is known for its strength and leadership. And Ruby takes inspiration from the Sun, which makes it a powerful gemstone.    Such are the ruby gemstone benefits that several celebrities across the globe have been seen wearing rubies.  Let’s take a look at some of the most amazing healing benefits of the Ruby gemstone. 1. Physical Healing  Believed to be a blood stone, Ruby is said to strengthen the heart and improve blood circulation and flow across the body. Wearing ruby gemstone is believ...

Ruby stone or the Manik stone is one of the most precious members of the gem family. A red variety of the mineral corundum, ruby is extremely durable with a hardness that ranks 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness, which makes it a great long-lasting choice. The stunning pink to blood-red hues of this gemstone can even beat diamonds.  The ruby gemstone is also known for its mystical powers and the benefits that it provides to the wearers as it is the gemstone of the Sun.  Now, let’s discuss clarity of ruby gemstones. The clarity of any gem is determined by two characteristics – inclusions and blemishes. While inclusions mean that the gemstone is natural, too many inclusions may deteriorate its value. On the other hand, a blemish is something that affects the surface of the gem. Inclusions found in Ruby The ruby inclusions are as follows: Cavities – These are holes that extend to the surface of the gemstone Chips – These are broken pieces on ruby’s girdle ...

An Introduction to Ruby Gemstones: Historically, ruby gemstones are precious stones that were associated with royalty and wealth. Even today, the ruby is a bit on the pricy side. Even so, it is worthwhile to have one this ruby stone among other healing stones. Ruby the king of gemstones and the most powerful precious stone in the universe, Ruby is largely associated with love, attraction, and passion.  Chakras and Color of Ruby Gemstones: Ruby is commonly identified with the root Chakra due to its reddish hues, but is also can be used quite effectively to energetically stimulate the heart Chakra. Color ranges of ruby crystal are pinks, deep reds, and orangey red. But, the ideal color of ruby for jewelry making is the rich intense pure red abundant in fluorescence features. Healing Properties of Ruby Gemstones:  Take a look at the top healing properties of rubies: Physical Healing: Ruby is also considered as the “blood stone”.  ...