-----------Rubies fluoresce under UV light---------- >>> The degree and color of fluorescence in rubies can vary depending on their chemical composition and the presence of certain impurities. For example, rubies that contain chromium tend to fluoresce red, while those with iron impurities may fluoresce yellow, green, or orange. The following is an overview of how some rubies fluoresce under longwave (LW) and shortwave (SW) UV light. - Myanmar (Burma) Rubies: LW strong red. SW moderate red. - Sri Lanka (Ceylon) rubies: LW strong orange/red. SW moderate orange/red. - Thai rubies: LW weak red. SW inert. - Tanzania: ruby on a zoisite matrix has a cherry-red fluorescence under ultraviolet (UV) light. ----------RUBY---------- -----Science & Origin----- >>> Ruby is a an extremely hard aluminum oxide (called corundum) with a hexagonal crystal system. It is the red variety of corundum as well as one of the primary varieties, along with Sapphire. Ruby’s color range includes red, reddish-pink, and blood orange red and can sometimes be found in blue and green varieties. Depending on the variety it can appear in pink, blue, and green. The bold and intense red color is caused by chromium, and occasionally inclusions of titanium oxide causes light diffusion within the Ruby in the shape of a six pointed star. Ruby was named after the Latin word meaning “red”. It is primarily found in Burma, India, Brazil, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and USA. >>> This unique crystal has been known to exist since before the time of the Bible, but up until the early 1800’s, many Rubies consisted of what is now known as red Spinels and Garnets. Many ancient legends revolve around the use of Rubies throughout human history. In Burma, inserting a Ruby into one’s flesh would make them invulnerable and provide protection. During the Middle Ages in Europe, Rubies were used to convey good health and remove negative energies from the user. Chinese lore has also said that Emperor Kublai Khan offered an entire city in exchange for a very large Ruby. -----Meaning & Energy----- Throughout time, Ruby has been known as a stone of nobility. >>> The vibrations of Ruby resonate with ultimate life force and emanate the highest vibrations of pure red light. Ruby is a powerful grounding stone that greatly increases the chi in one’s body, flourishing all bodily systems and organs for the utmost performance. It stimulates harmonious chi flow throughout the body and draws life force directly into the root. This highly energizes the physical, emotional, and mental bodies making Ruby an especially powerful tool for those who feel a daily lack of strength. Rubies excel at gathering and amplifying energy while promoting and stimulating mental concentration so that one may focus mass amounts of energy towards any goal. >>> Ruby brings out the fortitude within, giving one the courage and strength to forge ahead despite adversities. It sparks one's zest for life and encourages one to follow their passions. In situations of failure or pain, the vibrations of this stone will eliminate feelings of despair and defeat, preventing negativity from consuming the mind. Ruby will help anyone who experiences anxiety from lack of confidence in oneself as well as those who constantly fear the future and change. >>> This special stone takes away that fear of death that stops us from doing so many things in our lives. Ruby is a very courageous stone and will eventually push you to face old fears that can easily be conquered with the strength that the Ruby will provide. Even once a fear is conquered, Ruby will continue to inspire you to face any obstacle that may bring about a negative mindset and a body riddled with anxiety. Ruby has a very powerful effect on dreams and anyone who is trying to bring lucidity into their dream state. The energy from the Ruby is very intense and vivid, but will add understanding to the imagery depictions in your dreams. Utilizing and fully understanding the ruby will bring forth near complete control on your dreams nightly. ----------RUBY FUSCHITE(2)---------- -----Science & Origin----- Ruby Fuchsite is a naturally occurring mineral of Green Fuchsite and Ruby. Ruby is a variety of corundum, while Fuchsite is a chrome based mica. This combination of stones was only recently discovered and is only found in southern India. -----Meaning & Energy----- The energies of Ruby Fuchsite combined offer strong emotional support and self reflection during difficult times. The Ruby, which offers endless courage and strength, combined with the relaxing and nourishing vibrations of the Fuchsite, will be felt immediately. This crystal will start working to heal your emotional body and relieve all the weight that we carry on our hearts due to trauma. The Ruby itself will aid in providing strength and confidence in yourself, something that people struggle with daily. Offering newfound confidence will drive us to regain passion in our lives, and push us to begin moving forward on our life path. Fuchsite is a stone that facilitates energy transfer from other minerals , allowing for strengthened effects no matter what stone it’s combined with. >>> Ruby Fuchsite resonates strongly with the Earth’s energies and uses her vibrations to rejuvenate our life force. This stone allows us to “root” back into earth with an open heart that has begun healing and strengthening. You will soon notice how often you begin to speak from your heart, and not from all the toxicity that once surrounded it. Ruby Fuchsite is one of the more powerful stones but will not be overwhelming to sensitive or new users. ----------RUBY ZOISITE(4)---------- -----Science & Origin----- Ruby Zoisite, also known as Anyolite, is a powerful combination of two minerals that was first discovered in Tanzania. In 1949 near the foot of the Kilimanjaro mountains in the Longido mining district, Tom Belvins and a secondary gem prospector first discovered this new vein. Tom had uncovered one of the largest Ruby deposits in the world with Zoisite encasing this red gem. It’s secondary name Anyolite is derived from the Masai word meaning green and its only known locality is its original mine in Tanzania. -----Meaning & Energy----- >>> When Ruby and Zoisite are naturally combined into a single stone, the root, heart, and third eye chakras are all aligned and harmonize on the same vibrational level. This special combination of stones will help in the manifesting 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 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. -----Interdimensional Travel----- >>> Ruby Zoisite is a prized meditation stone. It possesses ultimate psychic abilities for allowing inter-dimensional travel and for people who practice astral projection. The alignment of the root, heart and third eye together allows for controlled, yet intense experiences filled with knowledge. For people wanting to enhance this experience, Sapphire is a stone that harmonizes almost perfectly with Ruby Zoisite. This combination of stones allows for full expansion of the mind and contact with higher beings, our spiritual guides. -----Mourning From a Loss----- >>> 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 realize 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.