{"product_id":"natural-ruby-crystal-from-africa-raw-corundum-mineral-specimen-19-8g","title":"Natural Ruby Crystal from Africa – Raw Corundum Mineral Specimen, 19.8g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby crystal from Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a raw mineral specimen weighing 19.8 grams and measuring 48 × 17 × 13 mm. Its elongated crystal form and natural surface texture make it a distinctive piece for mineral collectors, crystal displays, and gemstone collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby is the red variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorundum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an aluminum oxide mineral known for its exceptional hardness and rich red coloration. Natural Ruby specimens are valued both as gemstones and as collectible mineral crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Corundum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ruby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aluminum oxide, Al₂O₃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous to adamantine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red to deep red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 19.8 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 48 × 17 × 13 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural raw crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby is one of the hardest naturally occurring minerals, second only to Diamond on the Mohs scale. Its red color is typically caused by trace amounts of chromium within the Corundum structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with vitality, passion, courage, motivation, confidence, and personal strength. Many crystal enthusiasts also connect Ruby with grounding, determination, and heart-centered energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese metaphysical associations are based on traditional crystal beliefs and are not intended as medical or therapeutic claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Empire Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67771045642371,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0802_1.jpg?v=1791866777","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/natural-ruby-crystal-from-africa-raw-corundum-mineral-specimen-19-8g","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}