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THE MYSTIC POWER OF GEMS
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BY
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PANKAJ KHANNA
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Ruby
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| The name Ruby comes
from Latin 'Rubrum', which means 'Red'. |
| 1. Physical Properties
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| Ruby, which is corundum,
is simply crystallized alumina (Al2O3) and in pure form
it is devoid of colour. The rich colour in Ruby is mainly
due to small amounts of chronic oxide, which is able to
replace part of alumina without disturbing the trigonal
crystal structure. |
| It has a specific gravity
of 3.99. Mean Refractive Index is 1.765 and the hardness
is 9 on the Moh's scale. |
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| 2. Occurrence : |
| Ruby is found in Burma,
Thailand, Sri Lanka, East Africa, Kenya, Nepal, Afghanistan,
India and Pakistan. |
| In India, Ruby is found
in Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka,
Bihar and Kashmir. |
| Best Rubies are from
Magok district of Burma. Thai Rubies are comparatively
less attractive and the Rubies found in Sri Lanka are
pink. |
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| 3. Identification : |
| Natural Rubies are never
'clean' i.e., without inclusions. It contains inclusions
which looks like 'silk'. |
| It encloses small crystals
of other minerals in the form of pale angular grains,
cavities of irregular shapes, patches of fine needle like
criss-crossing canals which give a silky effect by reflected
light. If these inclusions are not visible to the naked
eye, then eye glass should be used, to detect them. If
even under high magnification no such inclusions are visible
then the Gem you are checking is most probably a piece
of glass. |
| Synthetic Sapphires
are very common in the market and many traders in order
to earn fast money sell them as originals. These are very
clear and under A synthetic Ruby will either not contain
any inclusions or else it will have bubble like inclusions
or else cracks, as seen in a glass, will be visible. The
cracks will give a milky hue and will be of an even nature. |
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| 4. Healing Power of A Ruby |
| The Red cosmic rays
of a Ruby have a direct connection with the RBC of the
blood and along with the yellow cosmic rays of Red Coral
they affect the production of blood cells in the bone
marrow. |
| Thus, the rays of the
Ruby give excellent results in the ailments of the bloodstream,
Anaemia, Physical Disability, Colds and other problems
related with the circulatory system. These rays can prevent
the cases of collapse, pulse problems and profuse perspiration
and a cold body. |
| The Red cosmic rays
of the Ruby are connected with Sun which in Astrology
represents the Soul. It also has the ruler ship over the
Bone System on which the power of the body rests. The
Red Cosmic Rays of Ruby affects the concentration of the
mind and thus makes the mind goal oriented making it more
prone to success. People who lack concentration or have
lesser understanding benefit a lot from Ruby if they have
the right type of Aura. |
| Ayurved, the ancient
Indian scripture dealing with medicine, tells about a
number of uses of Ruby Ash (Manik bhasma). It is said
to prolong life and control the three vital elements Vays
(air), Pitta (fire and Kapha (water). A number of diseases
like Tuberculosis, Pains, Boils, Ulcers, Eye Troubles,
Constipation, Effects of Poisons can be cured by it. The
burning sensation in the stomach and the limbs can also
be cured by it. |
| Heart diseases, mental
problems, problems of the bones, headaches, loss of glow
in skin, loss of appetite and indigestion can also be
cured by the Red Cosmic Rays of the Ruby. |
| The basic chakra or
the mooldhara chakra contains a lot of Red energy in all
living beings especially humans. The quantity of red colour
determines the energy level of the person. If the basic
chakra is depleted of the red energy due to any reason
then the person has number of problems - like weakness,
lack of heat in the body, circulation of blood is disturbed,
the healing of injuries take a longer time to get alright
and the body is unable to fight the attacks from bacteria
and the person gets sick again and again. |
| All the major chakras,
when seen Clairevoyantly, have some red colour in them.
Thus, the wearing of Ruby which transfers a lot of red
cosmic energy into our system helps strengthening all
the major chakras of the body. |
| Where bones are brittle
or fractures are not healing this can be an effective
remedy. |
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