Ruby - Manik Stone

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Have you ever looked at a Ruby stone, or Manik stone as it’s known in Vedic Astrology, and felt like there’s something extraordinary about it? It almost seems as though there is a spark of life within that deep crimson colour that glows from within. In both Vedic and Western astrology, Manik stone is regarded as the primary gemstone of the Sun (Surya). It is accorded a royal position among gemstones, much like the Sun is regarded as the solar system's king. Ruby is referred to as Ratan Raj and Ratnanayaka , which means "king of gemstones", a title it truly lives up to! Read More About Benefits Who Should Wear Quality & Pricing Care & Cleaning FAQ's What is Ruby Stone (Manik Stone)? In different parts of India and around the world, Ruby is known by many names: Manikya and Padmaraga in Sanskrit, Chuni stone in Bengali, Kempu stone in Telugu and Kannada, and Yaqoot-e-Ahmar in Arabic. Because of its close connection to the Sun, it’s also lovingly called Suryamani or Ravi Ratna. Ruby (Manik stone) even finds its mention in the Holy Bible, where it is listed among other sacred and precious stones like Emerald (Panna) . It indicates that a gemstone is genuinely valuable when it is so highly regarded across different languages, cultures, and religions. Just like the Sun, Ruby stands for strength, warmth, and a powerful presence that cannot be ignored. Properties of Natural Ruby Stone: Property Description Mineral Family Corundum Origin Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Afghanistan, India, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Madagascar Colour Pinkish-red to blood-red, with some stones having purplish undertones Clarity Mostly clear with minimum silk thread-like inclusions Cut Round, oval, cushion, pear, rectangular, etc. Hardness (Mohs Scale) 9 (extremely hard) Luster Vitreous (glass-like) Transparency Generally transparent to translucent Benefits of Ruby Stone (Kempu Stone): In Vedic astrology, the Sun is not merely a planet but a symbol for the soul, the Atma

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