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Ruby
Ruby is the most valuable variety of the corundum mineral species, which also includes sapphire.
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Corundum with Spinel Corona from the Tan Huong–Truc Lau Area in Northern Vietnam
Explains the reactions responsible for the formation of a well-developed reaction rim of spinel that surrounds the corundum core in some specimens from this deposit.
Crimson Prince Ruby from Namya
Winter 2009 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Winter 2010 Gem News International
A Rare Ruby from Montana
Liberian Ruby
A trip to a rural Liberian diamond mining community results in a newly discovered source of corundum.
“Diffusion Ruby” Proves to be Synthetic Ruby Overgrowth on Natural Corundum
A relatively new production of red corundum, reportedly from Bangkok, has been offered for sale in recent years.
The 3309 cm–1 Series in Sapphire and Ruby: A Focus on FTIR Peak Position Variation
Investigates the correlations between peak positions in the 3309 cm–1 series with trace element concentrations for ruby, metamorphic and basalt-related blue sapphire, and laboratory-grown sapphire.
Devitrified Glass “Pom-Poms” in Ruby
Evil Eye in a Flux-Healed Mong Hsu Ruby
Fireworks in Ruby
