Crystal Database

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Ruby

Ruby is an aluminium oxide mineral, the red variety of Corundum, the other being Sapphire. The red colour of Ruby is due to trace amounts of chromium. Pure corundum is clear and very rare, and natural Ruby is determined by trace Rutile inclusions. The colour of Corundum can be enhanced by heat treatments (and others), and natural non-enhanced gem quality Corundum commands high prices.

Ruby is one of the four precious gemstones (along with Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald). Star Ruby exhibits asterism, caused by the arrangement of fine Rutile inclusions. Ruby can also exhibit the 'record keeper' habit.

Metaphysical Properties

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Ruby stimulates the base, sacral and heart chakras. The energy of Ruby is of courage, creativity, vitality, passion and prosperity.

Ruby is protective and grounding and useful for ‘recharging the batteries’. Ruby can also stimulate flow of the Kundalini and should be used with care.

Ruby attracts passion and sensuality into one’s life, and encourages a nurturing attitude towards ones body.

Ruby is said to bring wealth to the wearer.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Ruby is useful in the treatment of sexual dysfunction and infertility.

Ruby can be used to treat blood circulatory problems.

Ruby assists in the treatment of fever.

Colour:

red

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Class:

Corundum

Group:

Trigonal

Formations:

crystals are tabular, terminated by basal pinacoids. Pyramidal and rhombohedral faces may be partly or entirely absent. Also massive and coarse to fine granular.

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

Al₂O₃ (+Cr³⁺)

Hardness:

9

Lustre:

adamantine to vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Barklyite, Star Ruby

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.