RUBY

See: Ruby in Zoisite

Al2O3Cr

Crystal: Trigonal
Hardness: 9
Sp.G.: 3.95 - 4.03
Cleavage: None
Fracture: Conchoidal, Splintery
Colour: Typically Red,
May be Asteriated
Lustre: Sub-adamantine
to Vitreous, Pearly

Ruby is the pigeon blood red gemstone variety of corundum. Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, together with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond.

The Mogok Valley in Upper Myanmar (Burma) was for centuries the world's main source for rubies.

It is a mineral of metamorphosed crystalline limestones and dolomites, as well as other metamorphic rock types such as gneiss and schist; also in igneous rocks such as granite and nepheline syenite.

Stone of Strength and Courage

Ruby has been Revered in many cultures throughout history, Ruby has always been a talisman of passion, protection and prosperity.

Zodiac: Capricorn

Ruby in Zoisite

Ruby in zoisite is also know locally as Anyolite which is a metamorphic rock composed of intergrown green zoisite, dark green to black pargasite and ruby.

It has been found in the Arusha Region of Tanzania and in Austria.

It is sometimes incorrectly advertised as a variety of the mineral zoisite.

The term anyolite is, however, not an officially accepted term for a metamorphic rock.

Its name derives from the Maasai word anyoli, meaning “green".

Anyolite is also referred to as ruby in zoisite, ruby zoisite, ruby-zoisite or Tanganyika artstone. The contrasting colours make anyolite a popular material for sculptures and other decorative objects.

It was first discovered at the Mundarara Mine, near Longido, Tanzania in 1954. In 2010 it was suggested that a 2 kilogram stone known as the Gem of Tanzania owned by the defunct company Wrekin Construction and fraudulently valued at £11 million was actually a lump of anyolite worth about £100, although it was eventually sold for £8000. It is reported that the stone originally came from a mine near Arusha, Tanzania.

Stone of Positivity

Metaphysical Healers say this special combination of stones will help in the manifestation of ideas and will offer the strength and assistance in accomplishing your dreams. Ruby Zoisite aligns the heart and third eye to produce a deepened understanding of what negativity we are carrying and how to conquer it.

Ruby Zoisite is good for giving healing energies that will assist one in releasing ones suppressed rage. An Anger management stone.

When Ruby and Zoisite are naturally combined into a single stone, the root, heart, and third eye chakras are all aligned and harmonise on the same vibrational level.

Ruby Zoisite is also one of the very few minerals that can transmute negative energies into positivity. Even leaving a piece in your daily environment will drastically benefit everyone in it.

Ruby is the stone of courage and strength that purges any fear or anxiety that sits within us daily. Green Zoisite’s energy produces growth and fertility in all aspects of life. Zoisite helps us “rebirth” and have a better understanding of ourselves and our connection to the outside world.

For many people who are not spiritual and just recently “awakened” their spirituality, this stone will help you along your journey of rediscovering yourself.

Ruby Zoisite is a stone suited well for mourning and releasing pain and sorrow after the death of a loved one. Spiritually you will be comforted, and though you may not realise it, you will begin to heal slowly. Within time, you will re-learn to ignite the passion back in your life and grow into an even better form of yourself.

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