{"id":2066,"date":"2023-01-15T06:10:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T06:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jewelsthatsparkle.com\/?p=2066"},"modified":"2023-01-15T06:10:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T06:10:42","slug":"ruby-vs-emerald","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jewelsthatsparkle.com\/ruby-vs-emerald\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruby Vs. Emerald: Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rubies and emeralds have long been associated with royalty, but how do these gemstones compare? You may say one is red, and the other is green, but is that the only difference? Furthermore, are there any similarities between the two?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruby consists of the mineral corundum, while emerald is part of the beryl family. Rubies are red due to chromium in the corundum, and emeralds are green to blueish-green. While rubies and emeralds are both highly prized precious stones, ruby is more valuable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Color is the most noticeable, but rubies and emeralds have a few other differences that will influence their value, durability, and allure. Knowing these discerning qualities will help you select the right gemstone for your jewelry or collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Ruby And Emerald Compare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many discrepancies and a few similarities between rubies and emeralds. The most noticeable differences are illustrated in the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing element<\/th>Ruby<\/th>Emerald<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Mineral<\/strong><\/td>Corundum<\/td>Beryl<\/td><\/tr>
Color<\/strong><\/td>Red<\/td>Vibrant Green<\/td><\/tr>
Mohs Hardness<\/strong><\/td>9<\/td>7.5-8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Let’s take a deeper look at how these two gemstones compare in terms of composition, value, and a few other characteristics that make each stone precious in its own right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origins And Composition Of Ruby And Emerald<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Often, a gemstone’s value is amplified by its origin story. It’s always fascinating to learn about your stone’s origin when selecting a gem for jewelry or collection. On the other hand, the composition influences the stone’s strength and suitability for specific uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruby’s Origins And Composition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rubies, like sapphires, are formed from the mineral corundum. In its natural state, corundum is colorless. Other trace elements combine to give corundum its color. Ruby’s intense red color is thanks to the presence of chromium in the corundum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most rubies are found in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia. Cambodia, India, Thailand, and Vietnam are popular mining locations for rubies, but the best rubies are mined in Myanmar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burma rubies (as rubies from Myanmar are called) are the most sought-after and are often found in marble that contains high amounts of chromium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubies have a rating of 9 on the Mohs scale and are incredibly durable and scratch resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emerald’s Origin And Composition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Emerald is part of the beryl family, including gemstones like aquamarine, green beryl, and morganite. Unlike green beryl, emerald contains trace amounts of chromium in the mineral, giving emeralds a deeper green color than green beryl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beryl is a relatively hard mineral, reaching 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs hardness scale. While emeralds aren’t quite as durable as rubies, they are strong enough for daily wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emeralds are found in many countries worldwide, from the middle east and Africa to Australia and China. However, South America is the hotspot for emeralds, followed by Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top countries for emerald mining are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n