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Ruby - EmeraldRuby is a member of the corundum family.
The name Ruby comes from the Latin word Rubrum that means Red.
History:
Ruby has always been associated with passion and love.
It was believed that the Ruby endowed it's wearer with health, happiness, and wisdom.
Through the history, rulers used Rubies as a symbol of their wealth and power.
· Ruby is the birthstone associated with July.
· The 15th or 40th wedding anniversary is known as the Ruby anniversary.
Enhancement code: H
Properties:
RI = 1.762-1.77
Hardness = 9
Specific gravity = 4.0
Species – Corundum
Optic character – DR
Phenomena – Chatoyancy (very rare)
Care :
Clean with soapy water or commercial solvent and brush. Mechanical cleaners are safe, except for heavily included or fissure-filled gems.
Major sources:
Afghanistan, India, Kampuchea, Kenya, Madagascar, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand
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