RUBY

SUN - Surya

Element: Fire - Agni

Sunday

Ruby is the gemstone associated with Sun. It is a precious gemstone from the mineral family corundum. It symbolizes health, vitality, love and passion. Rubies can be used to strengthen the heart and blood circulation, and can help one become courageous. It can also be used as an aid for depression. It can also be used to to increase fame, and strengthen friendship.

Rubies are known for their rich, deep red color. The finest rubies exhibit a vibrant deep red color and are sometimes called "pigeon blood" to describe their red hue. The finest rubies are more expensive than diamonds! Rubies can be found in various regions worldwide: Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Mozambique, and the most prized coming from Burma.

Ruby is one of the hardest gemstones, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. This hardness makes it durable and suitable for daily wear jewelry.Transparency: Rubies can vary in transparency, ranging from opaque to transparent. The most valuable rubies are usually transparent, allowing light to pass through and showcase their brilliance.The refractive index of rubies is around 1.76-1.78, which contributes to their brilliant luster and ability to reflect light.

Most Rubies are treated to enhance their color. For Astrological purposes, Rubies must be very fine, natural and not heat treated.