Pigeon Blood Red Synthetic Ruby in Lozenge Shape

About Synthetic Ruby

Synthetic ruby is laboratory-created corundum, the aluminium oxide mineral that forms natural ruby and sapphire. Chromium gives it its characteristic red colour; shades may range from vivid crimson to pinkish red, depending on composition and manufacturing method. It is usually transparent when fashioned as a gem, although inclusions or growth features can reduce clarity. Ruby is strongly pleochroic, showing slightly…