Treatments And Synthetic Ruby Or Manik Gemstone

Treatments On Ruby And Synthetic Ruby Gemstone

Hundreds and hundreds of years ago, the treatment of gemstones existed. Currently, many of the treatments are still being used. Treatments of the gemstones bring some Broadway changes in the gemstone itself or in clarity.

Heat Treatment:

Ruby Gemstone is heated at a very high temperature to change its appearance.

Surface diffusion Heating:

At a very temperature in presence of coloring agents for allowing chemicals to penetrate into the stone.

Fracture filling:

Stones are filled with epoxy resin or glass OR lead glass to conceal the fractures.

Any work done on the stones damages the internal structure of the gemstones.

Hardness & Toughness Of Ruby Gemstone

Hardness: (resistance to scratching) 9 on the Moths scale

Toughness: (resistance to breaking and chipping) usually excellent, but large fractures can lessen the durability

Stability (Resistance to Heat and Chemicals)
Heat	can cause changes in color or clarity, it can also damage fracture filling
Light	Fracture filling may dry out or alter under intense light
Chemicals	Can harm the fillings in fracture-filled stones

Synthetics Ruby Gemstone

Ruby synthetics are readily available in the market.
Ruby is made from flame fusion, flux, hydrothermal, floating zone many processes in the market

THE ONLY WAY TO SEPARATE NATURAL RUBY FROM LAB-GROWN RUBY IS THROUGH INCLUSION (MAGNIFICATION)

Care and cleaning of ruby gemstone

Ultrasonic cleaning	Usually safe, but not for fracture-filled stones.
Steam cleaning	Usually safe, but not for fracture-filled stones.
Warm soapy water	Safe, but strong detergents should be avoided.