{"product_id":"ruby-tumble","title":"Ruby - Tumble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Unknown Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eThese tumbled ruby specimens display deep red to dark burgundy coloration with an opaque appearance and a smooth polished finish. Unlike transparent gem-grade ruby, these stones contain abundant natural inclusions and mineral veining that create a more earthy, rugged aesthetic. Their hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale makes ruby one of the most durable natural minerals, allowing even lower-grade material to take an attractive polish during tumbling. Opaque ruby often exhibits subtle flashes of crimson or maroon under direct light and may contain patches of black matrix or feldspar host rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eRuby has been treasured for thousands of years and has historically symbolized passion, vitality, courage, and nobility. Ancient rubies were mined in regions of Asia such as Burma (Myanmar) and India, where they were revered by royalty and warriors alike. Today, opaque ruby material used for tumbling and decorative purposes commonly comes from deposits in Africa and India, where abundant corundum-bearing metamorphic rock produces darker, heavily included material unsuitable for faceting but ideal for polished mineral specimens and metaphysical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eSpiritually, ruby is strongly associated with life force energy, confidence, and motivation. It is commonly connected to the root and heart chakras, where it is believed to encourage grounding while simultaneously inspiring passion and emotional strength. Opaque ruby is often favored for its steady, stabilizing energy rather than the intense brilliance associated with gem-quality stones. Many crystal practitioners use ruby to promote determination, courage, vitality, and protection against emotional exhaustion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Al₂O₃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChakra\u003c\/b\u003e: Crown Chakra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 23.5mm x16mm x15mm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 14g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge \u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 30mm x23mm x19mm\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 Piece\u003c\/b\u003e: 28g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the \"staff pick option\", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Standard","offer_id":48266452140202,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Staff Pick","offer_id":48266452172970,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Standard","offer_id":48266457219242,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Staff Pick","offer_id":48266457252010,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Ruby-Tumble-8.jpg?v=1778109974","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/hi\/products\/ruby-tumble","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}