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Tarot deck with ruby foil – pink gift box, with booklet (in English)
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Ruby is the red variety of corundum, an aluminium oxide. Its colour comes from chromium. After diamond, it is one of the hardest gems, at 9 on the Mohs scale.
- Colour: red to pinkish red.
- Family and hardness: corundum (aluminium oxide); Mohs hardness 9 (ruby); 6 to 7 (ruby-zoisite).
- Traditional symbolism: As a red stone, it is traditionally associated with passion, vitality and courage.
- Care: Lukewarm water and mild soap, soft brush. If the stone is cracked or fracture-filled, avoid ultrasonic cleaners, heat and chemicals.
In costume jewellery, “ruby” often refers to other materials: ruby-zoisite, reconstituted ruby, red glass. We do not claim that this is the case for our products: their exact composition is stated on each product page.
Profile: Ruby
| Colour | red to pinkish red |
|---|---|
| Mineral family | corundum (aluminium oxide) |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 9 (ruby); 6 to 7 (ruby-zoisite) |
| Contact with water | caution |
| Sun exposure | caution |
| Traditional symbolism | As a red stone, it is traditionally associated with passion, vitality and courage. |
| Traditional chakra | root |
| Care | Lukewarm water and mild soap, soft brush. If the stone is fissured or filled, avoid ultrasonic cleaners, heat and chemicals. |
| Good to know | In costume jewellery, “ruby” often refers to other materials: ruby-zoisite, reconstituted ruby, red glass. We do not claim that this is the case for our products: their exact composition is stated on each product page. |
See all the stones in the glossary · Cleansing and recharging
The meanings given are traditions and symbolism, presented for their cultural and personal interest. They are not promises of results and do not replace the advice of a health professional.