Rubies are a kind of corundum, the second hardest kind of natural mineral, a 9 on the hardness scale

Rubies are mined using placer, open pit, and underground mining depending on how deep they are found.

Ruby brings integrity, devotion and happiness. It also enhances generosity and brings prosperity. Ruby brings and increases romantic love. Ruby is a stone that has been known to be very protective of home, worldly possession, children, and psychic protection. It is a stone of high energy and power that promotes healing on all levels.