Burmese Trapiche Ruby 1.50 ct

Burmese Trapiche Ruby 1.50 ct.

This rare gemstone comes from Mong Hsu and exhibits a fixed six-legged star (crystallographic growth sector separated by inclusions, that resembles a wheel with their radii), this red ruby has a good saturation and color.

WEIGHT : 1.50 ct
SIZE : 6.54 * 5.55 * 3.33 mm
SHAPE : Cabochon
COLOR : Deep Red
CLARITY GRADE : Opaque
TREATMENT : Untreated
HARDNESS : 9

Trapiche Rubies are generally translucent to opaque, and the most common source is Mong Hsu (Mogok).

There are more gemstones which also exhibit this phenomena, such as emeralds, blue sapphires, tourmalines, etc.

Ruby is the birthstone of July, the zodiacal stone of Capricorn, and it is usually gifted on the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. Found in the Bible, it is mentioned several times and associated with wisdom and beauty. In Vedic astrology, it is associated with the Sun.

It is a symbol of passion. It is associated to some powers, such as harmony, protection and wisdom.