Ruby

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Sunset Ruby (so named because the color is on the orange side)

1.12 ct Oval

Sunset Tanzanian

Ruby

Ruby Details

Frequently called	:	Ruby
Also known as	:	Corundum
Shape	:	trigonal
Color	:	All shades of the rainbow
Clarity	:	Type II
Saturation	:	Strong
Finish & Polish	:	waxy
Other features	:	Asterism, Color Zoning
Refracted Index	:	1.762-1.770
Origin	:	Africa, Vietnam, Madagascar and others.
Hardness	:	9.0
Specific Gravity	:	4.00 +.10 -.05

15.80 ct Cushion Cut Madagascar Ruby


Heart Shape Ruby	6 Ray Star Ruby (Diffusion)	14.27ct Ruby

Ruby, is the red variety of the multi-colored corundum family. Ruby is an almost pure form of aluminum oxide, chrome and very fine traces of other elements - depending on which deposit it comes from. Specimens of fine color and good clarity occur rarely.

Cushion Cut Sunset Ruby

This rarity is caused mostly by the chrome which is the coloring element responsible for ruby's unique color. Chrome was also responsible for causing a multitude of fissures and cracks inside the crystals. For this reason very few ruby crystals exist that are capable of producing a finished ruby of 3 carats or more. A ruby of good color, clarity and larger size will achieve top prices in auctions, and have been known to exceed prices paid for diamonds in the same category.

Natural 6 Ray Star Ruby

Natural 6 Ray Star Ruby

(Heated)