Red Variety: Rubies are the red variety of corundum, a mineral also known for sapphires of other colors.
Color Source: The red color in rubies is due to the presence of trace amounts of chromium.
Color Range: While primarily red, rubies can exhibit slight variations, including pinkish-red or purplish-red hues.
A highly prized and sought-after ruby color is often described as "pigeon's blood," a vibrant, red to slightly purplish-red color with a soft, glowing, red fluorescence
Rubies are very hard, ranking 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making them durable and suitable for jewelry.
Rubies are known for their durability, making them a popular choice for jewelry.
وصف
A red ruby is a highly prized, red-colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, known for its vibrant color and durability, and is valued for its color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. Chromium is the trace element that causes ruby's red, which ranges from an orangy red to a purplish red. The strength of ruby's red depends on how much chromium is present—the more chromium, the stronger the red color. Chromium can also cause fluorescence, which adds to the intensity of the red color.