Ruby Gemstone

Ruby is one of the rarest gemstone on earth. The red Cambodian sunset Ruby is about 50 times rarer than a normal diamond. Ruby is the gem of planet sun. In Sanskrit, it is named as ‘Manik stone’. In astrological science, it is highly recommended to wear the stone to boost the self-confidence, self-esteem and benefit in the health of the wearer. 

It is very powerful, beautiful and holds a cultural and religious belief. The composition of the ruby stone can be tabulated as:

As Ruby and sapphire do not have any difference except the color. But due to the traditional belief Ruby is never compared to or kept under the sapphire family instead Ruby is treated as the separate gemstone.

Ruby is the most preferred gemstone because of its hardness, durability, rarity and its beautiful color blend. The color of Ruby may vary from darkish red to reddish-brown. It is used in maximum quantity for the jewelry.

Types of Ruby Gemstone:

The stone found in different places is of different quality and type. So, it is categorized in the following categories of the Ruby gemstones:

1. Burma Ruby: the Ruby gemstone that is mined in Burma. It is also called as Burmese Ruby.
2. Pigeon’s, blood Ruby: the Ruby stone with blood red color blended into blue shades. It is a highly preferred Ruby stone.
3. Ruby-Fuschite:  this type of Ruby is found in India. It is categorized by the red colored Ruby with green Fuchsite mica matrix on it. 
4. Star Ruby: the Ruby in the form of six-rayed star.

Ruby stones are treated with heat before its use

The stone is often heat treated to the certain temperature to improve the color complexion and to remove the inclusions in the crystals. The industries treat the stone with heat and make it shinier, transparent and make the crystal sure to last its beauty for long period of time. The natural Ruby with the characteristics of heat treated Ruby is very rare. These rare stones are exceptionally expensive. By the heat treatment of the stone, we can get the different shades of the red Ruby.

Sources of Ruby, gemstone

The places where these rub stones are found are limited in numbers. Only few, countries are lucky enough to extract the Ruby stone from the earth surface. The main place that supplies the original and pure gemstone is Bangkok, Thailand. Myanmar is the oldest place that has been aiding the supply of Ruby stone in gemstone market. The history of Ruby from Myanmar is older that you can imagine, it started ages ago. The ‘pigeon red’ Ruby is mined in Mogok, and it is the purest among all. Thailand, Kenya,

 Pakistan Sri Lanka and Tanzania is also the Ruby abundant places and Ruby has been entering in the gemstone market through these countries. Recently the State of Montana, South Carolina and North Carolina, US have also started the business of Ruby gemstone. 

This beautiful gemstone has become trendy and fashionable recently. People are using Ruby as jewelry. It has become the famous gift material during anniversary and engagement because it is the stone of love and emotion. This stone also holds great mystical power. In ancient time, the leaders, king, and queen used to wear it during war to win the war. It was like a symbol of victory. 

Ruby has a great history. In ancient time, people believed that Ruby was a fruit and it used to grow in trees. It was late 18th-19th century when people discovered that it is found in the earth’s surface. In astrological science, Ruby has great powers. It is associated with the sun. So, if you keep the stone near your body, it is like keeping the power of glowing sun. It helps in calming the body and mind. The calm body means the controlled blood circulation. Hence, blood pressure patient can be cured a lot by the use of this stone.