Ruby Gemstone

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”.  ...

Introduction to Ruby gemstones: In its simplest terms, a ruby is a red gemstone more officially we called it as“aluminum oxide”. The ruby is one of four precious stones being a part of the corundum family of gemstones. The name ruby comes from the Latin term “Ruber” meaning red and the redness of the stone comes from the presence of the element chromium. Ruby Stone is distinguished for its bright red color, being the most famed and fabled red gemstone. Beside for its bright color, it is a most desirable gem due to its hardness of 9.00 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Quality of Ruby Gemstones: Not all gemstones are of the same quality. While some rubies, are clear and beautiful. On the other hand, some of the rubies are dull, filled with flaws, and the color of old blood. Treatments are applied to the gemstones to improve their clarity and color. This is not the first time that the people have used various technologies to improve gemstone’s clarity, looks and thei...

A brief Introduction: Ruby gemstone is one of the highest valued gemstones.   Ruby has been prized for centuries because of its excellent hardness of 9.00 on Mohs scale. Ruby is one of the most precious and sought after gemstone available in the market today. This price of ruby gemstone is determined first by its redness and then with the cut and carat. The three types of precious gemstones are emerald, ruby, and sapphire composing the same material that is corundum but, the Corundum that is red in color is known as a “Ruby”. The amount of chromium determines the depth of the color. More the chromium present, more the presence of red color in ruby. Ruby is called by different names in different languages. It is known as Padmaraga in Sanskrit, Rugal in Urdu, Manik in Hindi, Manik in Marathi, and Yakrit in Persian. This gemstone represents the planet Sun which is the source of all energies. Sun signifies life, happiness, nobility, courage, an...

Ruby gemstone is regarded as the one of the best looking and fascinating gemstone due to its attractive color, cut and physical properties. It is a most desirable gemstone due to its hardness, durability, luster and rarity. Over the years, due to its compelling features the red color ruby gemstone has emerged being one of the most desirable gemstone in the gemstone market. Rubies of large sizes are even rarer than the diamonds and exceed all other gemstones in terms of value. Red is such a strong, vibrant color is the key to its popularity. They are also often used as an alternative to a diamond in engagement rings. No wonder since the ruby gemstone also represents love and passion ruby engagement and wedding rings are worn by most of the women including celebrities. Rubies throughout time have been said to have many positive effects and mystical powers. Like no other gemstone in the world, Ruby is the perfect symbol for powerful fee...

A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). The red color of ruby gemstone is due to the presence of chromium in it. The Indians called the ruby gemstones as the Ratnanayaka, the lord of the gemstones.  The Hindus called the ruby as the king of gemstones. Ruby is distinguished for its bright red color. Ruby is considered as more desirable and precious gemstone due to its hardness of 9.00 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Ruby is deemed to be the most precious  gemstones by the Bible and the ancient Sanskrit writings. On discovery of each Ruby crystal, the Indian Emperor gives a special royal importance and harm welcome to this King of Gemstone  due to its mystical powers. Mystical Powers Of Ruby For centuries, Rubies having the positive and mystical powers for its wearer. The popularity and the powers of the ruby gemstone reaches to the every corner of the world. Ruby relates to the Planet Su...

Properties of the gemstones come under the two categories-Gemological properties and physical properties. Gemological properties include the Gemological Information about the gemstones.   It includes the Information such as, Chemical used for the gems are Beryllium Aluminium  Silicate. Hexagonal is the crystal system and the Prismatic is the Crystal habitat used for the Ruby Gemstones . The Hardness varies from 7.5 to 8.0. The Refractive Index varies from 1.57-1.58.  As a Gemologist, One can handle gemstones everyday. By using some basic gemological Technics  one can identify the gems by looking at it. But Actual  Identification of the gems depends on their Physical properties.      Following are the Physical properties:          Weight and Specific Gravity: It  relates to the heaviness and the size of the gemstones. When the Gem is Weighed in Air and then in Water, the loss of weight is equal to the...