Care & Handling
Wipe with a soft damp cloth or rinse under cool water — ruby is very durable
Place in direct sunlight to activate its solar fire energy.
Extremely hard (Mohs 9 — second only to diamond). Very durable and safe for most uses. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners for included specimens. Store separately as it can scratch other stones.
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