5 Simple Tricks To Identify Natural Ruby

Ruby gem are corundum, a rock-forming mineral and crystalline form of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) with two aluminum atoms and three oxygen atoms in a densely packed hexagonal structure. Titanium, iron, chromium, and vanadium are commonly found in corundum.

Origin

Myanmar produces the majority of the highest-grade manik. Its Burmese mine is quite famous worldwide among gemstone enthusiasts. Thailand and Sri Lanka are two primary places to look for it, having darker and lighter shades, respectively. Other countries include Africa, India, and Vietnam.

Physical properties/chemical composition

Its hardness is 9 on the Mohs scale, which means it is one of the hardest stones. The specific gravity (S.G.) of natural manik ranges between 3.98 and 4, and their refractive index (R.I.) lies between 1.76 and 1.77.

Identification Of Ruby

There are many benefits of ruby in Indian astrology. Natural, synthetic, and copy are the three sorts of ruby.

Natural;
For millions of years, high heat and pressure have caused it to develop in the environment. We obtain these through the mining process. The corundum mineral family includes ruby. The presence of Chrome during its creation gives it a red hue.

Synthetic;
These are created in a laboratory by humans. They’re highly similar to the ones seen in nature. These aren’t technically phony, but they are artificial.

Copy;
A copy of ruby is a low-cost replica of both natural and synthetic ruby. Some basic tests to identify a real ruby are given below;

1. The First Appearance test

This is the first and best test to check for real ruby stone. Professional gemologists and jewelers also take first indications on this basis. The real one has rich and vibrant colors, whereas its imitations are dull and less vibrant, which can be easily distinguished. If the color is too dark, it may be garnet.
Apart from this, the facets of real ruby are very fine and smooth due to their good hardness, while the facets of fake ruby are not so sharp and smooth.

2. The Density Test

Real ruby is heavy, and most of its simulants are lighter than that. So for this test, take the ruby stone in your hand and feel its density. If it is light, then it may be fake.

3. Scratch Test

Scratch the ruby’s surface with a coin or any hard metal. check If any scratch areas appear, it’s a fake stone because real ruby is very hard

4. Look for pricing

Natural rubies are precious and costly. Synthetic is typically less expensive than genuine.

5. Magnification

Crystals (calcite, dolomite, apatite, etc.), three-directional needles (rutile, boehmite, ilmenite, etc.), parallel polysynthetic twin lamellae, color zoning, angular growth zoning, fingerprints, fluid inclusion, zircon holo inclusion, etc.

Synthetic,Duplicates,Copy

Synthetic manik, natural or artificial spinel, tourmaline, red garnet, glass, doublets, synthetic cubic zirconia, etc.