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The '''ruby''' is one of the four |
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. |
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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]]. |
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See also |
See also |
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* [[ruby (maplet)|Ruby according to Maplet's ''A Greene Forest'']] |
* [[ruby (maplet)|Ruby according to Maplet's ''A Greene Forest'']] |
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[[category:gemstones]] |
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