Ruby 2mm Faceted Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch Green Flower Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscent

Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light

It occurs in bright turquoise blues and darker blues as well as rust reds

Lepidocrosite

or some degree of pink in between

one of the first fluorescent minerals ever studied

Ruby 2mm Faceted Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch Green Flower Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscentRuby is a precious gemstone known for its deep red color. It is a variety of the mineral corundum, the second hardest mineral next to diamond . The presence of chromium is what gives a ruby its red color. Trace amounts of iron can also affect the hue, giving some rubies a slightly brownish or purplish tint. Ruby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet. At times in ancient history, Ruby was valued more