The Comparisons between Rubies and Sapphires (Beyond Their Color)

by Kristen White Blogger The corundum family of gemstones contains both the ruby and the sapphire, and both stones are considered to be precious gemstones. Aside from their classification, there are many similarities and differences between rubies and sapphires. We will first cover the two stones' similarities.





Both rubies and sapphires are considered the same when it comes to rigidness or hardness. When measuring the hardness of a ruby, hardness scales will measure one at 9.0. Mohs scale is a tool that measures the hardness of gemstones on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the hardest. The sapphire also measures at 9.0 on the same ruby hardness scale.

Rubies and sapphires are both highly valued stones. What makes them so expensive is due to their hard to come by nature as well as the spiritual abilities that they possess. Both ruby and sapphire gemstones come in different grades. If either of these stones is discovered and revealed to be of a higher grade, it is proclaimed to be even more valuable than other ruby and sapphire gemstones.

According to Indian and other mythological codices, both rubies and sapphires are claimed to be associated with at least the Sun and the planet Saturn. The bearers of these stones will also possess the power of these planets as well.

While both rubies and sapphires are precious gemstones, they are worn during marital events including engagements and weddings. Dark red ruby engagement rings are very popular among gem lovers. Likewise, sapphire rings and necklaces are preferred to be worn during the event of matrimony.

It is extremely difficult to find genuine ruby or sapphire stones because they are very rare and expensive. As a result, jewelers and pawn shops will sell loose rubies or sapphires as "specimen" of normal ruby and sapphire gemstones. This makes it a little easier to find these precious gemstones for sale in this day and age.

Both ruby and sapphire gemstones are also used in the manufacturing industry; they are both used in the creation of semiconductors, or substances that contain conductivity between insulators and hard metals.

The most obvious difference between the ruby and the sapphire is their color. Rubies are known to be red and pink, while sapphires are a deep, juicy blue. The term ruby and sapphire are derived from the Latin words, "Rubeus" and "Saphirus", which mean "red color" and "blue color" respectively.

The ruby gets its rich color due to the high amounts of chromium that are found in each stone. A genuine ruby gemstone will possess a rich, dark red color with purple hues that further increase the overall value of the stone.

Sapphires not only come in blue, but they surprisingly can also be seen in colors like pink, yellow, orange, and purple. Why it is possible for sapphires to have these colors is because of elements found in sapphires, which include aluminum, titanium, chromium, and iron. Compared to the ruby, a sapphire gemstone has a wider range of colors that it could appear as.

While rubies and sapphires have much in common, the list of countries that they can be mined from are significantly different. Ruby gemstones can be found in the countries of the United States, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Kabul. Sapphire gemstones can be found in the countries of the United States, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Burma, and Rhodesia.

Both rubies and sapphires are used to create semiconductors, as mentioned before, but both serve another purpose in the manufacturing industry. Rubies are used in laser technology, while sapphires are used in the development of the spectroscope.

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