Ruby

Ruby is a precious, deep red gemstone admired worldwide as a symbol of love, courage, and vitality. Known for its fiery color, it has been valued for centuries as a source of passion and energy.

Main Sites

Ruby is found in various places around the world. The most famous locations are:

• Myanmar (Burma): World famous for its “pigeon blood” rubies of exceptional quality.

• Thailand: Produces rubies with a warm, reddish-brown hue.

• Sri Lanka: Known for its light red and pink rubies.

• Madagascar and Mozambique: Provide rubies with a beautiful intense color.

Structure and Colors

Ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum, with the chemical formula Al₂O₃. Its characteristic red color is caused by the element chromium. Ruby ranges from pinkish-red to deep blood red and is known for its brilliant luster and hardness.

Alleged Effect

Ruby is traditionally considered a stone of strength, energy, and love. Its supposed benefits include:

• Stimulating passion, enthusiasm and zest for life.

• Promoting courage, self-confidence and perseverance.

• Supporting loving relationships and opening the heart.

Constellation

Ruby is often associated with the signs Leo and Aries . It's said that this stone enhances the strength, energy, and perseverance of these signs.