Facts about Rubies

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about the Ruby
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Rubies, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about this gemstone and birthstone will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults. It is a wise person who learns about the gem before you buy jewelry.

Interesting Facts about Rubies are as follows:

  • Fact 1 - Definition: Rubies are a transparent deep red variety of corundum which is used as a gemstone, or birthstone and in lasers. The Ruby is a member of the Corundum (aluminum oxide) family.

  • Fact 2 - The origin of the name Ruby is derived from the Latin word "ruber" which means "red" reflecting the color of the stone
  • Fact 3 - The most common color of Rubies is of a carmine red color which sometimes verge on violet
  • Fact 4 - The Ruby is the birthstone of the month of July which relates to the Zodiac Sign of Cancer. Cancer dates: June 22 - July 22
  • Fact 5 - The alternative Birthstones for Cancer are Emeralds, Sardonyx, Pearls and Moonstones
  • Fact 6 - The symbolism associated with Rubies is as follows:

    • Devotion

    • Integrity
    • Courage
    • Happiness
  • Fact 7 - Rubies are also the Wedding anniversary gemstone and are given as gifts for the 40th year of marriage
  • Fact 8 - Rubies come in a vast range of natural colors and shades including pinkish, purplish, orangey and brownish red depending on the chromium and iron content of the stone
  • Fact 9 - The color of rubies is mainly determined and caused by the gem's selective absorption of certain wavelengths of light called the body color.
  • Fact 10 - The colors of the Ruby gem consist of three components, the hue, tone and saturation:

    • The Hue which gives the first impression of the color

    • The Tone which relates to the the lightness or darkness of the color of the Ruby ranging from light to medium to dark
    • The saturation which relates to the intensity of the Ruby's color, which is measured from dull to strong to vivid
  • Fact 11 - The Ruby is a member of the Corundum (aluminum oxide) family. The name "corundum" is derived from the Tamil word "kuruntam" meaning "ruby"
  • Fact 12 - All gemstones, including Rubies, are graded by color, cut, clarity and carat weight
  • Fact 13 - The tradition of giving gifts of birthstone jewelry containing Rubies dates back many hundreds of years
  • Fact 14 - There are specific birthstones and gemstones, such as Rubies, which are traditionally given according to the month that a person is born
  • Fact 15 - Pure crystals of Ruby are used as gemstones. The Crystal structure of Rubies is Hexagonal (trigonal), dipyramidal

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