Physical Structure and Specification of Ruby Gemstone
Ruby gemstone is a red-colored gemstone of the corundum group. The hardness of ruby comes after diamond, let us know the Physical Structure and Specification of Ruby Gemstone
Physical Structure and Specification of Ruby Gemstone
- Name: Manik, Manikya, Ruby
- Color: Red, pink, bluish red
- Mohs hardness: 9
- Relative Density: 3.97 – 4.05
- Refractive index: 1.766 – 1.744
- Chemical Composition: Aluminum Oxide
- Transparency: transparent/opaque
- Species: Corundum
- Place of Origin: Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, India, Burma
- Ruling Planet: Sun
- Zodiac: Leo
Ruby gemstone
In astrology, Ruby has been written as the gem of the planet Sun. The powers of the planet Sun are inherent in Ruby gemstone. When a person wears a Ruby gemstone, he gets the powers of the Sun. Ruby gemstone is a world-famous gemstone, Ruby has the status of one of the nine gems.
Ruby is also called the king of gems. It has been worn since ancient times. Since the time of Gods and Goddesses, many negative energies were removed by wearing ruby. Nowadays this gemstone is worn to get the effects of the Sun according to astrology.
Nowadays, ruby jewelry has started being worn in foreign countries and now in India.
Ruby gemstone is mainly worn for fame, prestige, financial gain, and success in politics. This is the lucky birthstone of people with Leo ascendant and zodiac sign.
Precious ruby
Ruby is a precious gem. Many are world famous like the 'Advert' ruby which is kept in the British Museum, its weight is 167 carats.
The 138.7-carat star ruby named 'Reeves' kept in the Museum of Washington is world famous.
The ruby named 'Long Star' kept in the American Museum is of 100 carats. Which is unique and nature has never given such rubies from its womb again.