{"product_id":"ruby-mineral-specimen-lw-mw-fluorescent-tanzania","title":"Ruby Mineral Specimen – LW \u0026 MW Fluorescent – Ketito, Tanzania","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural Ruby crystals from Ketito, Manyara Region, Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, display \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered fluorescence under Long Wave (LW) UV at 365nm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorange fluorescence under Medium Wave (MW) UV at 310nm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Ruby offered in this listing has been tested by GeoFossils and selected for both fluorescent responses. Fluorescence intensity and distribution vary between individual crystals. A UV light of the appropriate wavelength is needed to observe each response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn ordinary light, these crystals have pink to reddish-purple colouring, irregular forms and textured surfaces. Ruby is the red variety of corundum, an aluminium oxide mineral coloured by trace amounts of chromium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece weighs approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.8ct (1.96g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is supplied in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003especimen box with an identification label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected crystals with distinctive structures or terminations are offered as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindividually priced variants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are excluded from the standard fixed price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crystals are natural and unpolished, with no treatments applied. They have only been cleaned with washing-up liquid to remove surface dirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice is for one Ruby crystal, supplied in a labelled specimen box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorundum: aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃), with trace chromium responsible for Ruby’s red colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, Ruby is associated with courage, passion and determination. It is often chosen for intentions relating to confidence, motivation and commitment. These associations reflect spiritual beliefs rather than scientifically established effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot and Heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZodiac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAries, Leo and Cancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnet, for intentions relating to determination; Rose Quartz, for compassion; and Smoky Quartz, for grounding intentions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKetito, Manyara Region, Tanzania.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will intuitively choose one Ruby crystal from our stock for you. 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