Ruby

Ruby
$147.00
Item number: 2

Ruby from Burma .47


A ruby is a highly prized precious gemstone known for its vibrant red color, which is caused by traces of chromium. A variety of the mineral corundum, it measures a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it incredibly durable for jewelry. 


The Gemstone

 

    • Appearance & Rarity: The most valuable and coveted shade is "pigeon blood" (a deep, vivid blood-red). Natural, unheated rubies are rarer and can command higher prices than even diamonds of similar quality. 

 

  • Birthstone: It is the traditional birthstone for the month of July. 
  • Treatments: Because gem-quality rough stones are so rare, many rubies undergo heat treatments or fracture-filling to improve color and clarity. 
  • Learning More: To learn about grading, pricing, and history, visit the International Gem Society.

 

 

The Programming Language
Ruby is also a popular, dynamic, open-source programming language developed in the mid-1990s by Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto. 
 
Design: It is highly focused on simplicity and productivity, featuring an elegant, human-friendly syntax.
  • Use: It is widely used for building web applications (most notably via the Ruby on Rails framework).
  • Community: The language has a famously welcoming community, famously summarized by the motto "MINASWAN" (Matz is nice and so we are nice).
  • Getting Started: To download tools or try the language using Interactive Ruby (IRB), visit the https://www.dig-it-mining.com/
Other Meanings
  • Business Service: "Ruby" (or Ruby Receptionists) is a well-known U.S.-based company that provides live virtual receptionists and AI-enhanced chat services for small and medium-sized businesses. You can explore their plans at https://www.dig-it-mining.com/