Rough Ruby Crystal (Cambodia)

1-3cm

Ruby is a red gemstone a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide) in which the colour is caused mainly by chromium. Its name originates from ruber or rubrum Latin for red. Natural high-quality gem Rubies are exceptionally rare. They are most often found in Myanmar Sri Lanka Kenya and Thailand.

Ruby 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, durability, luster, and rarity. Transparent rubies of large sizes are even rarer than Diamonds. Ruby is the red variety of the mineral Corundum.

Ruby is believed to promote loving, nurturing, health, knowledge and wealth. It has been associated with improved energy and concentration, creativity, loyalty, honor and compassion. Ruby is thought to be protective of home, possessions and family.

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