JULY: Ruby Month

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The ruby is a gemstone for the month of July.  Quite a lot of interesting trivia revolve around this precious stone.  Here is an interesting read about the ruby: 
http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/interesting-facts-about-rubies-7573.html

I read this article that may answer all these questions:  

1) From what Latin term does the word "ruby" come from?

2) What kind of stone was the ruby known as?

3) From the first to the tenth, what was the rank of the ruby as the strongest stone in the world?

4) What specific red color do the best rubies have?

5) What country has the best sources of rubies?

6) Who was known as the Lord of Rubies?

7) People born on what month have the ruby as their birthstone?

8) In the Bible, is the ruby the most commonly named precious stone?

9) Why were high ranking Chinese Mandarins were given rubies?

10) What do the Burmese and the Hebrews believe about rubies?

11) What do the Hindus believe about rubies?

12) Are there perfect rubies?

13) Where is the largest ruby in the world located?

14) Who made the first synthetic ruby?

15) Who created the first laser based on the ruby?

16) What gem family do the rubies belong?

17) In ancient times, how were rubies used to strengthen the structure of the building?

Clueless?  To answer these questions, this article may help.

SOURCE: Interesting Facts About Rubies. [Internet]. 2014. The Iloveindia website. Available from: http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/interesting-facts-about-rubies-7573.html [Accessed 1 Jul 2014]

CHEERS TO A RADIANT RUBY MONTH OF JULY!


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DL
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