Ruby

Ruby, a gem which in value and hardness ranks next to the diamond; is dichroic, of greater specific gravity than any other gem, and belongs to the hexagonal system of crystals; is a pellucid, ruddy-tinted stone, and, like the sapphire, a variety of corundum, also found (but rarely) in violet, pink, and purple tints; the finest specimens come from Upper Burmah; these are the true Oriental rubies, and when above 5 carats exceed in value, weight for weight, diamonds; the Spinel ruby is the commoner jeweller's stone; is of much less value, specific gravity and hardness, non-dichroic, and forms a cubical crystal.

Definition taken from The Nuttall Encyclopædia, edited by the Reverend James Wood (1907)

Rubrics * Rückert, Friedrich
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Royal Society of Edinburgh, The
Royal Society of London
Royan
Royer-Collard, Pierre Paul
Royton
Ruabon
Rubens, Peter Paul
Rubicon
Rubinstein, Anton
Rubrics
Ruby
Rückert, Friedrich
Ruddiman, Thomas
Rudolf I.
Rudolf II.
Rudolf Lake
Rudra
Rugby
Ruge, Arnold
Rügen
Ruhr

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