The "queen " of all gemstones. A red member of the Corundum clan. Contains chromium (blood sugar balance.)

• The stone of love, surrounds the user with an aura of beauty, and can actually transform the appearance.

• Protects one from all negativity, and physical harm or illness.

• Attracts stability, and loyalty.

• Known as the "stone of royalty".

Ruby was believed that as long as a piece of ruby was around, wealth would be too. Ruby emits a warm, healing vibration that ancients have said could intensify to a "red hot" heat, powerful enough to boil water. The transmuting fire of Love. Helps heal the heart and all blood impurities. Detoxes the body.

Fosters integrity, devotion, happiness, healing, courage, passion, romance, enthusiasm and generosity. Also evokes warmth, generosity, inspiration, prosperity, high energy, power and leadership ability. Warms, energizes after exhaustion. Strengthens physical and emotional heart , love, courage, confidence, vitality, stamina, strength, leadership, success over challenges. Intensifies all emotions (passion, jealousy, impatience, love...) Attempted use for pressure or control (for love, etc) backfires onto user. Used for reproductive/root Chakra; infections, cholesterol, clots, blood detox (alcohol, caffeine, etc), sexual blocks. Stimulates circulation, menses, pituitary. healing the earth.

Stone of Capricorn, Scorpio, Cancer, and Leo and July Birthstone

Specific Gravity - 4

Refractive Indice - 1.77 - 1.76

Hardness - 9.0

Chakra - Root/Base - Heart