ruby (Q456)
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A red, gem variety of corundum. The red colour is caused by minor amounts of trivalent Cr replacing Al in the crystal structure.
- ruby gemstone
- corundum
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ruby |
A red, gem variety of corundum. The red colour is caused by minor amounts of trivalent Cr replacing Al in the crystal structure. |
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GEM_R
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