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Different Names of Ruby |
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In Sanskrit the Ruby is known by various names such as Manikya, manik, Padmaraag, Lohit, Shohnratna, Raviratna, Shohnopol, Kookbinda, Sougandhik, Basuratna. In Hindi the Ruby is alsocalled as: Chunni, Rugal, Manik, Suryakaanta mani. In Urdu and Persian it Ruby is known as Yakuth and Soorkhh. It is light red like the color of a rose. |
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Ruby - Chemistry |
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Ruby is a gemstone of the corundum family and is attractive because of its brilliance, if it is crystal clear and transparent. It is found in a variety of crimson and scarlet red colors ranging from pink to a ruddy violet color. It has the smooth and delicate luster of clarified butter. |
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Sources of Ruby |
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| Afghanistan India Kenya Madagascar Myanmar Sri Lanka Tanzania Thailand Vietnam |
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Ruby - Scientific Gemological Data |
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Ruby/Manik is the planetary gemstone of the Sun which rules the sign of Leo and is the King of the Zodiac. The Sun is the King of all existing phenomena in the solar system. The Sun represents the male or father principle. The Sun gives us vitality and the power of resistance and immunity. It is responsible for our body's constitution. The Sun gives life force, power of will, intellect, brilliance, prosperity, success in worldly affairs, wealth, personal conduct, activity, cheerfulness, good fortune, wisdom, ambition, fame, the understanding of the phenomenal world, and the knowledge of medicine. It also governs our relationship with temples and holy places. 




