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Ruby (Mani) for Sun
Ruby is distinguished for its bright red color, being the most famed and fabled red gemstone. Beside for its bright color, it is a most desirable gem due to its hardness, durability, luster, and rarity. Transparent rubies of large sizes are even rarer than Diamonds. Ruby is the red variety of the mineral Corundum. Ruby is derived from the mineral corundum, formed primarily from aluminum oxide. A Ruby is an extremely hard and durable Gemstone. Ruby is the most precious stones. Ruby is called Ratnaraj, or king of precious stones. Ruby is simply crystallized alumina (Al2O3). The rich color in Ruby is mainly due to small amounts of chronic oxide, which is able to replace part of alumina.
Usage: Ruby is said to give name, fame, virtue, vigor, warmth and commanding power. It also enhances the status of a person. It helps to cure peptic ulcer, fever, rheumatism, gout, conditions, improves stronger. Ladies should avoid the use of Ruby as it can destroy the body luster. However prolonged use may cause boils, itch and insomnia as well. It increases energy levels, and it will stimulate love if worn close to the heart. It gives health and wealth and stimulates blood circulation, gives calm sleep and takes away nightmares and removes sadness. It acts as an antidote to snakebite. It prevents impure thoughts, bad dreams, and stomachache. It brings Love and is an antidote against snake poison and heals wounds. It changes color according to the health of the wearer.
Occurrence: Rubies are obtained from Thailand, Tanzania, Myanmar (Burma) and Cambodia. The earliest source for ruby is in Sri Lanka. Burma is also noted for Rubies.
Zodiac Correspondences
The ruby is tailor-made for the royal sign of Leo. Aries, another fire sign, also has an affinity with this stone. The red can exacerbate the natural aggressiveness of those born under these signs. It's important to not wear the red stone constantly if you have a tendency to lose your temper. Wearing a ruby (with the same precautions) can also help Scorpio correct his negativity.
The Ruby energies
Ruby, help you evolve into a greater expression of spiritual nature. When you are being your true Divine Essence, you are in a space to give Unconditional Love to others, as well as to Nature. It takes courage to refrain from judging another life stream and to follow your intuitive sensitivity rather than your logical mind. It takes courage to take on the role of leadership when others have become disconnected from the group focus. My energies can strengthen you in these kinds of experiences, so that the expression of your will is purified through the Unconditional Love of your heart. As you radiate this state of being, know that you are creating positive life-force energies for the personal and spiritual growth of others.
Energy Focus: Building
Element: Fire
Ruby's fiery energy builds confidence by strengthening your courage and will to be who you are. It is helpful against self-dislike and can give you an energy boost when you are doing something you have never done before. When you need to move into a leadership role, ruby can give you the confidence to make decisions that others may not like. Ruby's intensity will keep you moving in your chosen direction with a strong bright light.
Composition: Ruby is crimson red colored transparent stone, which is chemically composed of aluminum oxide 97.37%, iron oxide 1.09%, silica 10.21% and total 97.32%. It does not lose its color. Ruby is extremely hot and emits hot red rays. It is one of the costliest gemstone.
Benefits: This stone has power to subside Vayu, pitta and kapha, (the tridosha theory in Ayurveda) and keeps the body fit. Ruby if worn in Anamika (index finger) of right-hand cures wound, ulcers, stomach trouble, lassitude, bone disorders, anemia, heart attacks and general weakness and capable of healing diseases arising out of cold i.e., cough and cold, bronchitis, asthma, mumps and fevers. The Sun also signifies bones and eyes. If the Sun is debilitated or is placed in inimical sign or it is afflicted by malefic but occupies the 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th or 11th house, the Ruby may be worn.
Who should wear:
Ruby will give its best results to the persons who are engaged in various professions like engineers, doctors, ministers, politicians, jeweler, judges or persons involved in textiles or electronic goods etc.
Substitute Stone:
Garnet, red spinal, red Tourmaline
Compatibility:
We believe that Ruby and Blue sapphire should not be worn together. Coral, Emerald, Yellow sapphire and Gomed may be worn along with Ruby. Diamond and Cat's eye should be avoided with Ruby.
How to wear:
Ruby should be worn in the ring finger or 'Anamika' of right hand on any Sunday morning or in Krittika, Uttara-Phalguni or Uttara-Shada Nakshatra, after proper purification, within 48 minutes of the Sunrise. It should be worn in gold ring.
Physical & Chemical Property:
Chemical Formula: Al2O3
Colour: Red
Ruby gemstone benefits Heart the eye sight and makes bones
Hardness: 9
Density: 3.97-4.08
Refractive Index: 1.76-1.77
Specific Gravity: 3.9-4.1
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Transparency: Transparent to opaque
Double Refraction: .0008
Luster: Vitreous to adamantine
Cleavage: None, but may exhibit parting
Mineral Class: Corundum
