Ruby stone: what it looks like and where the demonic blood comes from

At great depths, under great pressure and temperature, minerals of amazing beauty - rubies - are born. Their formation varies depending on the specific deposit where rubies are mined, but most often it occurs at a temperature of 450 degrees and at a depth of up to 30 km. As a result of transformation, sedimentary rocks turn into metamorphic rock.

What it looks like - description and meaning of ruby

Ruby is called the king of gems because it looks the part. Natural stone has a blood red color. Its name is translated from Latin as “red”. Other official names for ruby ​​are lal, yakhont, carbuncle.

By studying the main characteristics, you can find out what a real ruby ​​looks like. The distinctive features of the miner include:

• transparency;
• smooth surface;
• shine;
• sparkle;
• hardness;
• correct form;
• heaviness of weight;
• no defects;
• carmine red with a blue tint, interspersed with milky/silky tones.

The properties of ruby ​​are of particular importance to magicians. It is a symbol:

• beauty;
• passions;
• love;
• strength;
• health;
• authorities.

Mystics and magicians know what the stone means and claim that it does not tolerate lies and has incredible power. Ruby is a type of corundum that is almost as dense as diamond.

Historical reference

The existence of ruby ​​was known as early as 400 BC. In eastern countries it was considered dragon blood and demon blood. In Ancient Rome, not a single piece of jewelry was made without this stone. In the Middle Ages, they tried to cure the plague with its help, and alchemists were eager to make the philosopher's stone.

Studying the description of the stone, you can see that it is one of the most valuable in jewelry. According to one legend, the ruby ​​was tempered in the blood of an ancient demon. He was dropped by the Sun God Surya into the waters of Bhakarta, which were surrounded by walnut groves and sunlight. This is how natural ruby ​​appeared in these waters.

According to another legend, the ruby ​​is considered the blood of a demon who wanted to rule the whole world, but the gods killed him, splitting him into many fragments, spreading them throughout the world.

The most expensive are minerals with a uniform color, in the middle of which there is a glow, similar to a star, sending rays in different directions. In the photo you can see what color corundums are and what is the difference between sapphire and ruby.

The most expensive jewelry stone is located in the Bulgari men's ring. Its weight is 8.62 carats. In 2006, the ring was bought by a British jeweler for £3.6 million.

The most legendary mineral is considered to be the Black Prince, which in its characteristics belongs to spinel, not ruby. Its weight is 170 carats. Today it adorns the front cross of the British Crown.

Ruby deposits

Despite the fact that ruby ​​deposits theoretically exist on all continents except Antarctica, the extraction of the precious gem is not carried out everywhere. The most famous ruby ​​deposits at the moment are located in southeast Asia (Burma), on the island of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and in Thailand.

Burmese rubies are an undeniable ideal; they are superior to other specimens in quality and beauty, and accordingly, they are more expensive. It was there that the largest and most famous ruby ​​was discovered at one time, whose weight reached four hundred carats. True, in its original state it did not survive to this day - it was split into three parts.

But now, unfortunately, the Burmese ruby ​​deposits are almost completely depleted. It’s not surprising, since for so many years they have been the source of the best gems in the world! The most promising direction where ruby ​​is currently mined is India. The famous Kashmir mines in India, which supply the jewelry market with the best sapphires, can also provide the best rubies. Red rubies of excellent quality have already been discovered there, and the deposits of the island of Sri Lanka have already become famous for their rare star gems.

On topic: Artificial ruby ​​- features of the stone

Thailand is also where rubies are currently mined. Although it cannot boast of the quality of the mined stones and does not reach the Burmese and Ceylon specimens, the jewelry market includes this deposit in the list of valuable ones. In addition to the countries already listed, Vietnam, Kampuchea, Cambodia, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Madagascar, USA, Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Colombia, Norway and Switzerland are also suppliers of a small amount of gems. Even Russia can be included in this list thanks to the Ural Singagoi deposit, where deposits of a valuable mineral were found. And even though many of these countries supply rubies that are not of the highest quality, which do not fit into any jewelry category and cannot be cut, they are in great demand. The industrial use of low quality rubies is now very developed, so the properties of these amazing stones can be useful even in this useful quality.

Extraction methods today are as primitive as they were a hundred years ago. For example, sand and pebble deposits are enriched by washing, and then precious stones are selected manually from the resulting concentrate. The owners of ruby ​​deposits are, for the most part, Western companies, while local entrepreneurs are rare.

After extraction, the raw ruby ​​is sent to Thailand, Israel and Europe for cutting. The voids in the mineral, which sometimes make up up to 70% of the stone, are filled with glass melt. The next stage is the “natural healing” of rubies, or, in other words, their refining. The refining of precious stones involves their heat treatment, as a result of which some defects disappear - inclusions of foreign minerals, cracks are glued together and, in some cases, even the color of the stone is enriched. The process of cutting a precious ruby ​​is a very difficult one, requiring the master to have a certain amount of experience and the utmost precision. The final result of cutting will be a finished ruby ​​with a certain quality and price.

Topic: Ruby stone. Magic properties

Where is it mined in the world?

Ruby is distributed throughout the world. It is mined in the following areas:

• Burma;
• Ceylon;
• Madagascar;
• Tanzania;
• Thailand;
• Vietnam;
• Kashmir;
• Kenya;
• Afghanistan;
• Pakistan;
• Sri Lanka;
• Nepal;
• Tibet.

These are not all countries where various varieties of ruby ​​are mined, the color of which is similar to blood, garnet, and saffron.

Where is it mined in Russia?

Rubies are also mined in Russia. In particular, these are the Polar Urals and the Kola Peninsula. It is usually found along the way during the extraction of other fossil minerals. In numerous photos you can see what a real ruby ​​looks like in nature.

Price

Natural stone of rich, bright color is very rare in nature.

The cost of the most valuable “pigeon’s blood” ruby ​​ranges from $50,000 per carat.

The price of a stone may depend on color, weight, cut, processing and inclusions.

If there are cracks, bubbles or darkening inside the stone, and they interfere with the play of light, then the price of such gems will be low.

The richer the color of the stone and the greater its mass, the more expensive its cost will be.

Also, the price depends on whether the ruby ​​is refined or not. Untreated gems will be more expensive than refined ones:

• In the world, it is customary to indicate the price of such precious stones as rubies and diamonds in dollars.
• In order to find out how much it will be in rubles, it is worth performing a simple mathematical operation or referring to tables in publications such as Gem Guide magazine.

How many thousand rubles are asked for 1 carat of ruby ​​in Russian retail chains?

On one of the sites, a pair of natural rubies from Madagascar, weighing 1.68 carats, round in shape, for earrings, rich red color, is offered for sale for 3,500 rubles. The dimensions of the pebbles are diameter 5 mm, length, height and width – 5x5x3.6 mm. The rubies have been heat treated.

On another site, a natural, unheated ruby ​​(as sellers claim) is offered at a price of 70,000 rubles per carat. This is the most approximate range of prices for rubies in Russia. Their cost changes with changes in the dollar exchange rate, quality and location of production.

The cost of large rubies is higher not only because of their size, but because they are much less common.

Therefore, the price of 1 carat of a large ruby ​​is higher than the price of 1 carat of a small stone, as a result, the cost of the stone can reach several million dollars.

In Russia, and in other countries of the world, it is very difficult to purchase high-quality rubies larger than two carats. It is even more difficult to find two or three natural stones of the same color and quality for earrings, for a set of pendants and earrings, rings and pendants, and so on.

Ruby - semi-precious or precious stone

Ruby corundum has unique optical properties and is classified as a precious stone. It can even be more expensive than diamonds. Since rubies are grown artificially today, they are mistakenly considered semi-precious. A synthetic stone cannot be called precious, but it is widely used in jewelry along with gold and silver.

Artificial rubies are initially distinguished by their white, transparent color, and only after coloring do they acquire the required shade. Experienced jewelers know how to sell even an artificial stone. A precious ruby ​​has a high cost, so you need to know everything about the stone and how to choose it. The value of a ruby ​​is influenced by various factors, it can be:

• its transparency;
• size, weight;
• cut type;
• classy shade;
• mining site.

The most expensive are rubies of red-violet tones, the cheapest are stones with various types of defects:

• cracks;
• stripes;
• dots;
• chipped;
• lack of shine.

Low-quality minerals can cost around $30 per carat, while high-quality ones can cost $100,000 or more. If you are going to purchase a ring or other jewelry with a ruby, it is better to take with you a specialist who understands precious stones.

Description of the stone

According to the description, Ruby is a type of corundum. In its natural form, it has the shape of a prism, barrel or double pyramid.

There are granular, columnar or flat specimens. The crystal faces are hexagonal, covered with fine horizontal or oblique shading on top.

Many Rubies have cavities inside them - during processing they are filled with liquid transparent glass. Gems may also contain inclusions of other minerals.

The fewer cavities and inclusions, the higher the value of the stone.

The processed mineral looks different: it is translucent, with clean and regular edges. The most valuable ones have a beautiful shine that remains in any light.

Clean and transparent stones are processed with diamond. But most gems are polished cabochon. They have a smooth surface, round or oval shape with a flat base.

Varieties and colors

Corundums are initially colorless. Depending on their composition, they are divided into ruby ​​and sapphire. Rubies come in completely different shades, but the main one is blood red. There are also stones of the following colors:

• fiery crimson;
• red-brown;
• yellow-red;
• red-pink.

The most expensive is considered to be a gem with a blue, violet tint; it is also called the color of “pigeon’s blood”. Since sapphire is a relative of ruby, they are often confused. If you see a pink or green mineral, rest assured that it is sapphire. However, it must be taken into account that young rubies can also be light pink or lilac.

Star corundum is both a ruby ​​and a sapphire, so its color palette is unlimited. The value of the gem lies in the hexagonal star-shaped glow in the middle of the stone. In rare cases, a star has 12 sides.

A common variety of ruby ​​is anionite. It is a rock of green cyosite with dark pink/red flecks. The value of the miner lies in the unique pattern that is formed by combining the colors of two different rocks.

Compatibility with other stones

Astrological compatibility

Astrologers distribute all minerals to planets (including the Sun and Moon). Ruby corresponds to the Sun and Mars. In the astral world they are at odds, but the crystal smoothes out their confrontation.

The stone goes well with pearls

According to the horoscope, Ruby is best combined with:

• With sun stones (golden yellow and red) - diamond, aventurine, hyacinth, heliodor, amber
• With Martian stones (red and red-brown) - bloodstone, jasper, diamond, garnet, almandine, carnelian

Good combinations are obtained with Venus (malachite, pearls, sapphire), Jupiter (turquoise, blue topaz, sapphire, turquoise), Neptune (aquamarine, jade), Uranus (labradorite, fire opal).

A neutral combination will be with Mercurian violet-lilac gems - agate, topaz, emerald, peridot, turquoise, amethyst.

A complex combination occurs with lunar, bluish and colorless minerals (opal, aquamarine, beryl, pearls, coral, moonstone, rock crystal, selenite).

Incompatibility manifests itself with rauchtopaz, onyx, jet, which are ruled by Saturn and Pluto.

Color Compatibility

Colored stones combine well with transparent ones in jewelry. Jewelers often use combinations of diamonds, rock crystal and rubies. Sometimes artificial cubic zirconia is inserted. The most traditional combination is with a diamond.

Red crystal goes well with black agate, blue sapphire, and white pearl. In some jewelry it is combined with turquoise, coral, emerald, and carnelian. You can combine it with colorless beryl. Should not be worn with malachite, onyx, obsidian.

Many people believe that a red gem should only be worn in gold, because this metal is also protected by the sun. But in combination with diamonds, it is set in both silver and platinum.

Hydrothermal ruby ​​- what is it?

Hydrothermal stone is a synthetic mineral that has been grown artificially. Its main difference from an artificial ruby ​​is that it retains all the characteristics characteristic of a natural gem. All synthetic stones are analogues of natural ones, a dummy, which is displayed at the presentation in order to avoid theft and damage to the precious ruby.

Hydrothermal gems are now increasingly replacing natural gems for industrial purposes as natural ruby ​​deposits are running out. Hydrothermal treatment is carried out on low-quality stones, increasing their characteristics at temperatures of about 5000 degrees. If the seller sells such a stone to the buyer, he must provide information on the methods of processing it. If a seller tries to sell a processed ruby ​​as an untreated one, he is a fraud and may be punished. Such stones are also natural, but are much cheaper.

The hydrothermal method of growing minerals allows you to speed up the process of its development. In just 1 month, taking into account cutting, you can get a full-fledged ruby, and the finished stone will surpass natural ones in external and strength qualities.

Where are rubies used?

Artificial ruby ​​is used mainly in industry. It is as durable as natural, which is why it is used on the surface of sandpaper and in watch mechanisms. Often used in the production of lasers.

In folk medicine, ruby ​​provides healing benefits. Carrying it with you helps people normalize sleep, improve vision, and reduce pain in the back. In Asia, it was believed that the mineral helps get rid of heart disease, as well as improve brain function and restore energy levels.

In alternative medicine, the mineral is used to prevent epilepsy attacks, restore the nervous system after severe stress, and depression. Many peoples consider ruby ​​to be a magical stone. Its main purpose is to use it as jewelry. It looks very beautiful and elegant.

Magical properties of the mineral

Products with rubies are a symbol of power, which help strengthen the authority of a politician and promote career growth. The magic of the stone also extends to your personal life. It helps strengthen a love relationship, teaches its owner compassion, self-sacrifice, and selflessness.

Ruby symbolizes joy, harmony, passion. It can be presented as a gift to a person from whom you want to achieve mutual feelings. It is believed that ruby ​​has one amazing property - it changes its color when danger approaches. It is highly valued by mystics, since the mineral is ideal for making amulets, talismans that protect against damage, the evil eye and bring good luck. Even in ancient times, the raw gem was worn by people who were afraid that they might be poisoned.

Ruby is used by magicians, psychics, and sorcerers to enhance their magical abilities. The main property of the mineral is to enhance a person’s personal qualities, in particular those that predominate. The evil ones become angrier, the good ones become kinder.

If a person’s characteristics are far from perfect or he plans evil intent, a ruby ​​will only bring him failure and misfortune. The stone serves as a talisman only for strong character and sincere people.

Which zodiac sign suits

Ruby is endowed with a variety of magical properties, especially in astrology. It is not suitable for all zodiac signs. If you believe in astrology, then it is better to become familiar with how it affects each representative of the zodiac circle.

For Scorpio, the gem has a special meaning:

1. It gives confidence in one’s abilities, helps to activate inner potential to achieve even the most difficult goals.
2. The mineral will saturate Scorpio’s life with new bright colors and bring harmony into it.
3. It helps strengthen mental abilities and encourages the representative of this sign to reveal their creative potential.
4. Scorpio women can enhance their sexual attractiveness with the help of such jewelry.
5. The stone suppresses aggression, allows you to find inner harmony and is considered a talisman for this zodiac sign.

Leo is characterized by such characteristics as authority, strength, leadership. Usually these are purposeful individuals who move towards their goals regardless of obstacles. The mineral is a talisman for this zodiac sign. It enhances innate personal qualities and gives its owner strength and energy. Leo men seem courageous on the outside, but inside they are insecure people - ruby ​​will help overcome this problem. For a Leo woman, this gem will be an ideal way to achieve success in her personal life, as it will make her more attractive to the opposite sex.

For a Capricorn woman, as well as for a man, ruby ​​serves as the best amulet against diseases and the negative influence of natural elements. It brings representatives of this sign good luck and happiness, improves intellectual abilities, and makes them self-confident. Ruby will help Capricorns avoid any situations dangerous to health and life.

If a person was born under the sign of Pisces, then it is better to choose this type of corundum as an amulet. Representatives of the Pisces sign are very practical; they are people who are passionate about mysticism and who are attracted to art in every possible way. However, these are dual representatives of the zodiac circle. It is ruby ​​that will help two individuals find harmony, resolve all philosophical issues, overcome all obstacles and become more successful.

Red corundum is a powerful amulet for Aries. Representatives of this sign are characterized by increased endurance, which leads to loss of strength. A ruby ​​amulet will help Aries regain strength and return to work. It helps strengthen connections – both love and business. The bearer of the stone becomes invulnerable to the tricks of competitors. The gem suppresses the zealous nature of Aries and expels negative thoughts from the head.

For Aquarius women and men, the ruby ​​will be a strong talisman, the power of which can have a beneficial effect on the representatives of this sign or break them. If Aquarians deal with art, the gem will help them gain recognition and fame. This is the best assistant for revealing your creative potential, its realization, as well as for establishing relationships with others. However, you need to take into account that the power of the mineral is extremely great, so Aquarians cannot wear it constantly, otherwise it will act the opposite, drawing out all the energy from the owner.

For Libra and Sagittarius, this corundum is of great importance:

1. Strengthens the psycho-emotional sphere, increases stress resistance.
2. Makes representatives of this sign decisive.
3. Helps to establish relationships with business partners.
4. Helps you gain financial stability.
5. Gives its owner the strength to maintain love fidelity.
6. Protects from the negative intentions of enemies and envious people.
7. It will balance the cups, allowing the owner to find inner harmony and tranquility.

Almost any stone is suitable for the zodiac Gemini. This is a windy sign with a changeable character, so it is better for him to select gems based on his mood. Ruby is an ideal talisman for Geminis born in the first ten days of June. It protects its owner from various diseases. A stone of bright shades of red gives Gemini restraint, makes his character flexible and balanced.

Astrologers say that ruby ​​is absolutely not suitable for Virgo and Taurus. The stone enhances the expressed characteristics of the personality, so it is better not to be worn by representatives of these signs. In addition, ruby ​​is energetically incompatible with Virgo and Taurus, so it is better for them to find other amulets.

Red corundum is suitable for Cancers; it is neutral for them. It will help them gain confidence and achieve success in life. Single Cancers will find love and happiness if they wear ruby ​​jewelry. However, the stone draws strength from its owner, so it is better not to wear it regularly, otherwise the negative qualities of Cancer will intensify.

Why do you dream about a ruby?

The dream book will help you figure out why you dreamed about the gem. You can dream about a ruby ​​for several reasons:

1. If in a dream you give a ring with a stone - passionate feelings. They give it to you - you are trying to get attention. A ring without a frame is a dangerous love attachment. If the ring is lost, feelings have cooled down.
2. Strong love attraction, often fleeting.
3. Long love games.
4. Envious people are constantly watching your life.

5. Fulfillment of desires.
6. Diffidence.
7. If you have lost and are trying to find a stone - suffering, loneliness, lack of mutual understanding with others.
8. Receiving a gem as a gift means a successful marriage, losing it means a break in the relationship.
9. Seeing a ruby ​​in a dream means you are putting too much pressure on someone, trying to idealize the person, so you will be disappointed.
10. Diseases in blood relatives.

Who is suitable according to the horoscope?

Ruby is in the power of the Sun and belongs to the element of Fire, so it is perfect for those zodiac signs that correspond specifically to this element, that is, Leo, Aries and Sagittarius.

It is not at all suitable for the signs of the water element - Pisces and Cancer , however, Scorpio is an exception - it is under the protection of the fiery planet Mars.

Taurus and Virgo should also not wear jewelry with ruby, and Capricorn , but will not bring any benefit either.

Medicinal properties

Ruby has been used to treat a variety of diseases since ancient times. It helps in therapy:

• sore joints;
• digestive system;
• throat diseases;
• epilepsy, paralysis;
• blood diseases;
• hypertension.

It is also believed that in silver the properties of the gem are enhanced. It strengthens the immune system, helps cope with insomnia, depression, and improves metabolism. Water charged with stone has healing properties:

• slows down skin aging;
• accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissues;
• improves general condition;
• restores the body after illnesses;
• cleanses the body of toxins.

Ruby is called the stone of women because it helps in the treatment of gynecological diseases and promotes conception.

How to distinguish a real gem from an artificial one

There are several ways to determine the authenticity of a mineral:

1. Having examined the stone under a magnifying glass, you can notice various kinds of defects inside it - if they are absent, this is a fake.
2. Place the red mineral in a container of milk; it should take on a pink tint.
3. On the one hand, the gem should have a bright shade, and on the other, pale.
4. Place the ruby ​​on your eyelid - if it remains cold for a long time, then it is natural, if it gets hot, it is a fake.
5. In a glass glass, the stone should emit red light.
6. Artificial stone differs in strength - it is softer than natural stone.
7. Try to scratch a ruby ​​or drop it on the floor - the real one will remain intact, but the artificial one will develop cracks, chips, and perhaps even break.
8. When exposed to sunlight, the ruby ​​should take on an orange tint.
9. In natural mineral the cracks are zigzag, in artificial ones they are straight and shiny.

Recommendations for caring for bloody corundum

The basic principle of care is regular cleaning of dirt and storage conditions for the stone. It must be stored in a box separately from other minerals, which is placed exclusively in the eastern part of the house. Cleaning must be done once every 7 days - place the gem under running water for 2 hours. If any dirt appears on the stone, remove it with a soft sponge or cloth soaked in soapy water.

The ruby ​​holds too many secrets that it is impossible to find out everything at once. I hope that together we will understand its facets, each time discovering something new. Today I will say goodbye to you, dear friends, subscribe to blog updates and recommend it to your friends on social networks. See you soon!

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