8 Carat Ruby Round (11.96×11.96mm, Red)
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Additional Info
Ruby is a red to pink variety of the mineral Corundum. Its name comes from the Latin word "ruber", which simply means "red". Most Rubies on the market are heat-treated to enhance their color and clarity.
Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile
Gem Details
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Name:
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Ruby |
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Mineral Class:
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Corundum |
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Shape:
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Round |
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Chemical Formula:
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Al2O3 |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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9 |
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Specific Gravity
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4 |
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Carat weight:
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8 ct |
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Gram weight:
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1.6 g (0.0564 ounces) |
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Points:
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800 pts |
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Length:
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11.96 mm |
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Width:
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11.96 mm |
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Average diameter:
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11.96 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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112.34 mm² |
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Volume:
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400 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.76 - 1.77 |
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Cleavage:
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None |
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Luster:
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Vitreous to adamantine |
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Birefringence:
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0.0008 |
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Wearability:
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Excellent |
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Care Instructions:
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No special or unusual care |
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Color:
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Birthstone:
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Ruby is a birthstone for the month of July |
Popular comparisons:
- 8ct Ruby (Round, Red, 11.96 x 11.96) vs. 8ct Diamond (Round, White, 13 x 13)
- 8ct Ruby (Round, Red, 11.96 x 11.96) vs. 8ct Emerald (Round, Green, 13.63 x 13.63)
- 8ct Ruby (Round, Red, 11.96 x 11.96) vs. 1ct Diamond (Round, White, 6.5 x 6.5)
- 8ct Ruby (Round, Red, 11.96 x 11.96) vs. 5ct Diamond (Round, White, 11.11 x 11.11)
- 8ct Ruby (Round, Red, 11.96 x 11.96) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 8ct Ruby (Round, Red, 11.96 x 11.96) vs. 0.5ct Diamond (Round, White, 5.16 x 5.16)
- 8ct Ruby (Round, Red, 11.96 x 11.96) vs. 3.4ct Emerald (Trillion, Green, 12.05 x 12.05)
- 8ct Ruby (Round, Red, 11.96 x 11.96) vs. 8ct Tanzanite (Round, Blue, 12.75 x 12.75)
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