Glowing hue

This Ruby cube from Myanmar (dyed) 26*25mm weighs170ct or 34g. They have been dyed to enhance the flame red of this beautiful protective stone. They are supplied from the India Gemological Labratories. 

Ruby is Aluminium oxide with chromium. It has been revered in many cultures throughout history. Ruby has been a talisman of passion, protection and prosperity. It symbolises the Sun and its glowing hue suggest an inextinguishable flame within the stone. Ruby was worn as an amulet or charm to ward off plague and pestilence. Ruby would warn its wearer of impending danger and kept their body safe. Ruby was also worn to banish sadness and dispel foolish thoughts. It was reputed to bring its owner peace, drive away frightful dreams, restrain lust and to help resolve disputes. Ruby can have an immensely powerful effect on dreams and is used to aid lucid dreaming.

Colour: blood red, orange red, pink, purplish red, red

Location: Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, USA

Rarity: rarer

Crystal system: trigonal, hexagonal

Mineral group: corundum

Transparency: translucent, transparent

Lustre: pearly, sub adamantine, vitreous

Fracture: conchoidal, splintery

Hardness: 9

Formula: Al₂O_3, Cr

Other characteristics: reactive to ultra-violet light

Chakra: Root

Emotional: anxiety, joy, love, passion, relationships, stress, trust

Mental/intellectual: adventures, altruism, courage, creativity, determination, dreams, insight, inspiration, resolution, truth

Spiritual: abundance, protection, synchronicity

Astrology: Cancer; Mars

Number: 3

Birthstone: July