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Ruby

Rubies are gemstones that are found in Africa, Australia, and the USA. They range in price from $300 to $3,000. Rubies get their red color from being exposed to chromic oxide at high temperatures between 1148 and 1238 degrees Fahrenheit during metamorphism, and have a Mohs hardness of 9-10 with no cleavage and can be transparent.

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Ruby

Rubies are gemstones that are found in Africa, Australia, and the USA. They range in price from $300 to $3,000. Rubies get their red color from being exposed to chromic oxide at high temperatures between 1148 and 1238 degrees Fahrenheit during metamorphism, and have a Mohs hardness of 9-10 with no cleavage and can be transparent.

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ruby

By Cole and Owen

Where is it found?
It is found in Africa,Australia and the
USA

cost
They cost 300 dollars to 3,000
dollars

Interesting facts
The word ruby comes from the latin
rubins and it means red
Rubies are red

How are rubies made


Rubies are made when corundum is
exposed to chromic oxide in
metamorphic environments between
1148 and 1238 degrees fahrenheit

Properties
Mohs Hardness scale 9-10
No cleavage
Is transparent

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