Ruby is the gemstone form of corundum or aluminium oxide. Ruby has a hardness of 9, thus making this gem relatively resistant to scratches. Ruby is the most valuable and hardest gemstone in the world to find. (Chesterman 396) The most valuable of the rubies are the clear ruby. Most rubies are faceted into jewelry and are found in the countries Thailand, Ceylon, and Burma. Rubies can also be found in the Untied State, specifically in the state of North Carolina.

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