Ruby: description

Mineral class: oxides, corundum family.

Chemical formula: Al2O3 + Cr, Ti

Ruby is an aluminum oxide that belongs to the corundum family (the mineral class with greater hardness) and owes its blood-red color to the presence of traces of chromium . The shade varies considerably according to the place of extraction: intense dark red color found in Burma, purple rosé in Srilanka, brown red in Thailand.

Ruby forms in metamorphic rocks from contact with sediments rich in aluminum and dolomitic marbles. The presence of rutile needles inside it determines the typical phenomenon of asterism. It is very rare and is one of the four most precious gems in the world together with sapphire, emerald and diamond.

Ruby : element

Fire : the fire element concerns the sphere of energy and masculine strength (courage, will, purification, conquest).

Ruby: chakra

First Muladhara chakra ("Root")

Ruby : mythology

The name derives from the Latin rubeus, "red". In ancient European and Indian cultures it was defined as the stone of the sun and was a symbol of vital energy and passion. In Sanskrit it is called ratnaraj, literally "king of gems".

The Burmese have an ancient legend that speaks of stones "red flaming" in a "bottomless" valley: the inhabitants threw pieces of raw meat in a valley to attract the vultures, hoping that some stones would stick to the meat and could be recovered killing these birds. The ruby ​​was appreciated by the Burmese not only for its beauty, but also because they thought it conferred invulnerability and was used above all by soldiers during battles.

According to tradition, it is a protective amulet that warns the wearer of a danger or an illness by changing color and is also considered the stone of wealth .

Ruby: effect on the body

Ruby has a beneficial effect on the spleen and blood circulation . It stimulates the immune system and digestion . It accelerates the metabolism and plays a detoxifying action on the blood.

It is useful in a situation of chronic fatigue . It should never be used in case of fever and hypertension as it is a stone that gives heat.

Ruby: effect on the psyche

Ruby makes people active, dynamic and passionate, pushing them out of apathy and passivity . It stimulates sexuality, will and courage . Timidity overcomes and favors the union between physical love and spiritual love.

The ruby ​​reinforces attention and spontaneity and pushes you to commit yourself to your success . It gives strength and vitality and also rebalances states of hyperactivity.

Ruby: method of use

The ruby ​​can be discharged after use under running water.

To obtain visible effects on a physical and spiritual level it is advisable to bring the stone with you in close contact with the skin for short periods or to place it on the pubic area during meditation to stimulate the body's energy.

You can put a ruby ​​under your pillow to get rid of nightmares and sleep well.