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The '''ruby''' is one of the four taditional precious [[gemstones]], distinguished by its bright red colour. Like the [[sapphire]] it is a variety of the mineral corundum.
The '''ruby''' is one of the four traditional precious [[gemstones]], distinguished by its bright [[red]] colour. Like the [[sapphire]] it is a variety of the mineral corundum.


Rubies are extremely rare and in period probably came to [[Europe]] from Myanmar via the [[Silk Road]].
Rubies are extremely rare and in [[period]] probably came to [[Europe]] from Myanmar (Burma) via the [[Silk Road]].


See also
See also

Revision as of 16:51, 2 September 2004

The ruby is one of the four traditional precious gemstones, distinguished by its bright red colour. Like the sapphire it is a variety of the mineral corundum.

Rubies are extremely rare and in period probably came to Europe from Myanmar (Burma) via the Silk Road.

See also