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Ruby

Rubies are a very desirable gemstone due to their hardness and durability and come in a range of shades from red in rich dark nuances to pale pink reds.

Since Sapphires and Rubies both come from the mineral Corundum, Rubies are basically a red variety of Sapphires, but due to their historical significance and popular allure they have always remained an individual gemstone.

Specifications

Origin: Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia and various other localities

Colour: Burnt Orange-Red to Purple

Species: Corundum

Hardness: 9 on Mohs Scale

Birthstone Month: July

Anniversary Year: 15th and 40th

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