A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, together with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. The word ruby comes from ruber, Latin for red. Ruby is the Precious Red variety of Mineral Corundum. Ruby is Birthstone for July month. The hardness of Ruby is 9.00 on Moh's scale of Hardness. Ruby is called Manik Stone in Hindi. So above are some famous rubies found in the world. Now let study about the ruby quality on the basis of its transparency, opacity, and translucency. 

Manik is a precious gemstone that attracts almost all individuals. Its mystical powers and association with true and absolute luxury are legendary. Ruby gem also known as manik in Hindi, has been a much revered gemstone in Hinduism, for according to Vedic astrology, Ruby is the gemstone of Sun, the king of the zodiac. Ruby or Manik is a natural, deep pink or blood red colored, precious gemstone of the Corundum family. Vedic astrology recommends rubies to be worn for the natives of the planet Sun. 

Ruby Gemstone (Manik Stone) is said to give name, fame, vigor, virtue, warmth, and the capacity to command its user. It can also raise the individual in professional sector. Let us see some of its unique properties below.

Opacity : it is the state where we find how opaque the ruby gemstone is. Opaque ruby does not allow the light to pass through it due to the presence of many inclusions in it. As in opaque ruby a white, silky strands of rutile mineral family which made it opaque.  As the more rutile mineral present in the ruby, the more the ruby will be said to be opaque. This type of rubies are less expensive and have less durability also.

Ruby Origin: Burmese rubies are the most valuable member of the corundum family. Ruby is demanded for its gem quality. The Burma mining of ruby gemstone was initiated almost 500 years ago. Ruby is found in Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka, East Africa, Kenya, Nepal, Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. The best Rubies  are from the Magok district of Burma. Thai Rubies are comparatively less attractive and the Rubies found in Sri Lanka are pink.

Transparency of Ruby :It is termed as if we look through Ruby it will show a clear and distinct image of the object. It shines or gives an excellent look even if it contains lots of impurities and inclusions.

Translucent : These rubies are  highly rare and valuable rubies. These rubies are clear, and allow light to pass through it. 

Point to be taken into consideration:- 

Astro and Vastu products are only beneficial when they are fully active with mantras, for instance every gemstone and every rudraksh has its own lord/god. Therefore, Ruby should also be worn only after consulting an expert astrologer.

BUY NATURAL RUBY ONLINE

Whether you are buying this beautiful red gem for yourself or for any of your loved ones, in order to avail of all the above-mentioned benefits , prefer to buy a natural Manik Stone as this stone performs at its best level when worn in its natural form. To ensure that what you are purchasing is authentic, always buy certified ruby stones from a reliable gemstone website or store where you get a certificate of authenticity alongside every purchase you made. You can also visit Navratan, the online gem Bazar. Here you will get the largest collection of elegant rubies online along with a secure worldwide shipping facility and an easy return option. Connect now..!