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1.2" Polished Corundum (Ruby) Stone
This is a 1.2" wide piece of red corundum (Ruby) from India.
About Rubies (Red Corundum)
Ruby is a variety of corundum distinguished for its bright red color, which often varies from pinkish-red to a deeper blood-red. It is one of the most popular gemstones for both its alluring color and hardness--9 on the Mohs hardness scale--making it suitable for nearly all types of jewelry. Sapphire is chemically identical to ruby, but encompasses the remaining colors, though mainly blue. For this reason, ruby can be classified as red sapphire, but typically is left as its own gemstone variety due to its historical significance and appealing coloration.
Ruby is a variety of corundum distinguished for its bright red color, which often varies from pinkish-red to a deeper blood-red. It is one of the most popular gemstones for both its alluring color and hardness--9 on the Mohs hardness scale--making it suitable for nearly all types of jewelry. Sapphire is chemically identical to ruby, but encompasses the remaining colors, though mainly blue. For this reason, ruby can be classified as red sapphire, but typically is left as its own gemstone variety due to its historical significance and appealing coloration.
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