What kind of gemstone or jewel is RUBY?

Ruby gemstone overview:  
- Ruby is a red variety of corundum, colored mainly by chromium.  
- Name derives from Latin "ruber" meaning red.  
- Considered a precious stone along with sapphire, emerald, and diamond.  
- Color, clarity, cut, and carat weight affect value; deep red "pigeon blood" rubies are traditionally prized.  


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Ruby gemstone details:  
- Pink-red to deep red corundum, colored by chromium.  
- Name originates from Latin "ruber" (red).  
- One of the four precious stones: ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond.  
- Value influenced by color intensity, clarity, cut, and carat weight; deep red stones are traditionally most prized.  


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Ruby gemstone overview:  
- Ruby is a red variety of corundum, colored by chromium.  
- Other corundum varieties in colors aside from red are called sapphires.  
- Corundum derives from Tamil 'kurundam', meaning "ruby sapphire".  
- Identified by hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale and vibrant red color.  
- Natural rubies typically have inclusions; lab-created rubies are often eye-clean.  
- Clarity and luster influence traditional value perception.  


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Ruby gemstone facts:  
- Mineral composed mainly of aluminum, oxygen, and traces of chromium and iron.  
- Mined in India, China, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.  
- Known as Manik Ratna in Vedic tradition; associated culturally with the Sun.  
- Traditionally worn for spiritual or cultural reasons; effects are subjective.  


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Ruby overview by origin:  
- Rubies come from multiple regions, including Africa, Myanmar, India, and others.  
- Burmese rubies are traditionally noted for deep red color and high quality; Indian rubies are generally more affordable and less transparent.  
- Value depends on color, clarity, cut, carat weight, and treatments such as heating.  

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