Ruby
Presentation :
Names) :
- Ruby (variety of corundum).
Etymology:
- Ruby: From Latin Rubeus = red (Wallerius, 1747).
Group, Family:
- Hematite Group, Corundum Family.
Color :
- Red, red-magenta, sometimes under shades of purple to pink, sometimes asterism, rarely shimmering, sometimes trapiche.
Chandelier:
- Glassy.
Origin :
Asia:
- Sri Lanka (beautiful, very red rubies from Ratnapura).
- Afghanistan.
- Cambodia.
- India.
- Nepal.
- Pakistan.
- Thailand (Chanthaburi region, very deep wells).
- Vietnam (zoned coloring).
Africa:
- Kenya.
- Madagascar.
- Malawi.
- Mozambique.
- Tanzania (amazing combination: green zoisite with ruby inclusions).
- Zimbabwe.
America :
- Brazil.
- United States (North Carolina, Montana).
- Australia.
Crystal system:
- Trigonal.
Chemical composition :
- Al2O3 | Coloring: Chromium in Cr3+ form in octahedral coordination with sometimes minor participation of Vanadium and Iron in V3+ and Fe3+ form.
Transparency:
- Transparent, Translucent, Opaque.
Density :
- 3.80 - 4.05.
Hardness :
- 9.
Cleavage:
- Null.
Breakage:
- Uneven, Scaly, (Conchoidal).
Line color:
- White.
Shock resistance:
- Good.
Heat resistance:
- Very good.
Properties and virtues:
Physical virtues:
- Treats the heart and circulatory system.
- Stimulates the functioning of the kidneys and adrenal glands.
- Treats and soothes rising fevers.
- Protects against poisoning, infections and contagions.
- Relieves the bronchi and treats problems related to this area.
- Regulates the respiratory system and fights colds.
- Promotes the drop in cholesterol levels.
- Restores energy, tone and vitality. Not recommended for people who are too hyper active.
- Treats fatigue and replenishes the body with energy.
- Improves visual acuity.
- Relieves tension and cramps.
- Treats joint problems such as osteoarthritis and arthritis.
- Treats and relieves intestinal disorders and diarrhea.
- Treats and regulates menstrual cycles and soothes painful periods.
- Promotes good embryonic development.
- Treats anemia and bleeding problems.
- Promotes and accelerates wound healing.
- Promotes sexual activity and increases libido, desire and pleasure.
- Protects against seasickness.
Psychological, emotional and mental virtues:
- Strongly not recommended for authoritarian, hypertensive and angry people or those suffering from tachycardia as this would only amplify these character traits.
- Promotes joy of life and enthusiasm.
- Develops self-confidence and perseverance.
- Combats shyness, blockages linked to complexes and acts strongly and beneficially on introverted people.
- Promotes prosperity.
- Promotes clarity of mind, discernment and concentration.
- Regulates hyperactivity.
- Stimulates creativity.
- Increases all passions.
- Preserves jealousy and promotes wisdom.
- Strengthens will, courage and combativeness.
- Keeps nightmares away and promotes positive dreams.
Spiritual virtues:
- Promotes meditation.
- Promotes the awakening of consciousness.
- Promotes astral travel.
- Promotes and develops clairvoyance and mediumship.
- Promotes connection to the Akashic records.
- In a certain way promotes anchoring by bringing its wearer's feet back to Earth with a little more realism and a little less hovering in the upper spheres.
- Protects from the spiritual ego.
Chakra:
- Root chakra, 1st Ch.
- Master-Heart Chakra, 4th Ch.
