Ruby Stone (Manik Stone)

Everything you should know about Ruby (Manik Stone)

Ruby crystal is found in the core of Earth. It belongs to the corundum mineral family. The element chromium present in it gives it its red hue. Known to bring confidence, courage, love, and commitment, Ruby ring are highly used these days for engagements.

In Vedic astrology, Manik Ratan is associated with the planet Sun. In their birth chart, individuals are suggested to wear a ruby to strengthen the Sun.

Physical Properties / Specifications

• Mineral: Corundum
• Formation: Corundum is formed from a natural exposure process to high temperatures and pressures.
• Chemical composition: Aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) with chromium as the coloring element.
• Crystal system: Trigonal
• Crystal Habit: Tabular, Prismatic
• Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
• Specific gravity: 3.97-4.05
• Refractive index: 1.76 - 1.77
• Birefringence: 0.008
• Optical Character: Doubly Refractive
• Luster: Adamantine (brilliant, like a diamond)
• Durability: Highly durable - resistant to scratches and chipping

Benefits of Wearing Ruby Stone

• Boosts Self-Confidence - Associated with the Sun, Manik Ratna is like fire. It increases the self-belief of its wearer and enhances the confidence.
• Power & Authority -This gem promotes leadership skills based on traditional Hindu beliefs.
• Professional Success - If you are struggling with job promotion or want job stability, this Sun gemstone will help you add success.
• Improves Finances - It elevates a person's financial condition. Ruby attracts wealth and allows blocked money to flow in.
• Enhances Creativity - Manik stone is best for people in the creative field. It will open your mind to new perceptions. It also will give you clarity and intensify your imagination.
• Marriage Benefits- Ruby Stone's benefits for marriage include adding love and compassion to relationships. If you are dealing with relationship conflicts, this gemstone helps you understand each other deeply.
• Activates Root Chakra -This gemstone is a great healer. Ruby is for the root chakra. Activating it gives a sense of security and stability.

Who Should Wear Ruby Stone

• Leo (Singh) Rashi and Lagan individuals
• When Surya is in its own Rashi or is in an exaltation sign that is in the Aries zodiac
• Surya is afflicted in the birth chart
• The ruling planet, the Sun, is the lord of the good house but is situated in the bad house in astrology
• Surya is not the lord of the 6th, 8th, and 12th house in astrology
• Manik stone can be worn by professionals, leaders, students and business people.
• Those undergoing marital conflicts because of weak Surya in their birth chart.

However, ruby jewelry can be worn by anyone for non-astrological purposes.

How to wear Ruby Gemstone?

One must adhere to specific guidelines in astrology while wearing a Manik stone.

Ruby Stone Price and Quality

Manik stone price starts from Rs. 2000 to 50,000 per carat, depending on the 4C’s.

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