Today's Gems: Ruby

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In Sanskrit, Ruby is called “ratnaraj," which means “King of Gemstones." For thousands of years, it has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. It's excellent hardness, brilliance, and beautiful red color (synonymous with passion and power) make it superior. Natural Rubies can be found in Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Greenland, and Australia, though synthetic gems are commonly created for decorative and technological uses. Rods of synthetic rubies are used to make ruby lasers.

As a heart stone, Ruby is connected to Anahata, the heart chakra, which is related to love, equilibrium, and well-being. With its intense energy, Ruby stimulates the expression of love and facilitates states of passion and bliss. It is also known to aid concentration and protect against unwanted emotional and psychic intrusions. 

A ring I got in Paris: ruby w/smaller rubies, cubic zirconia, and sapphires.

Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra: Root, Heart
Astrological sign(s): Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Vibration: Number 3

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: A member of the Corundum family
Crystal System: Trigonal
Chemical Composition: (Al2O3) Aluminum Oxide. The red colour is caused by minor amounts of trivalent Chromium replacing Aluminum in the crystal structure.
Hardness: 9

Physical:
Color: Pink, red, purple
Location: Afghanistan, Burma, France, Greenland, India, Malawi,Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Rarity: Common
Fun Fact: Corundum is the second hardest natural mineral known to science. The hardest mineral, of course is the Diamond which is still four times harder than Corundum.
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Scepter Gem: Magic Universe - pg 19

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Hic & Hoc Reviews Scepter Gem

Check out the Hic & Hoc blog for a great little review of Scepter Gem: Magic Universe (Part 1). The pink evil alien blubber queen gets compared to these weird blubber guys from France:

Totally makes me wish I was une petite fille en France.

Today's Gems: Tangerine Aura

I recently bought this awesome bullet crystal necklace from Hiya Moon Jewelry. The crystal is Tangerine "Sunshine" Aura, which is made from clear quartz infused with gold and iron oxide. The necklace came with the following description of metaphysical properties:

Tangerine Aura crystals can help in circulation, acceptance, new ideas, creativity and co-creation and is a harmonious stone that will help to inspire. It helps one feel more at home in one's environment, promote self-worth, release creativity and sexual blocks and aid in meditation. Also helps one's inner beauty come forth, allowing one to shine and attract success and wealth

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Here are some facts about this mineral from HealingCrystals.com:
Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus
Astrological sign(s): Leo, Libra
Vibration: Number 3 & 5

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: Member of the Quartz family
Crystal System: Trigonal
Chemical Composition: (SiO2) Silicon Dioxide lab enhanced using Gold & Iron Oxide
Hardness: 7

Physical:
Color: Pale to medium orange
Location: Worldwide
Rarity: Common
Fun Fact: Quartz is heated to 1600 Fahrenheit in a vacuum, and then gold and Iron Oxide vapors are added to the chamber.  These vaporous atoms fuse to the crystal's surface, which gives the crystal an iridescent pale to medium orange glow.

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