Fake Ruby Under A Microscope

However chemically there is no difference between a synthetic ruby and a real one.

Fake ruby under a microscope.

Place the ruby in front of the light and you will be able to see the inclusions. If the ruby is rounded rolled or excessively smooth then it is probably a fake gem. People already love it. Naturally grown rubies can be very expensive.

To examine the stone you will need a jewelers loupe x10 magnifying glass. Ruby under a microscope is accessible to anyone with an interest in learning how ruby works internally. If your ruby is extremely cheap it is probably a fake. You can join honey for free here htt.

The flaw will be a line or dark spot inside the stone. A synthetic ruby is created in a lab through a process that involves high pressure and temperature. In the fake picture above you can see the lines. If it is reasonable but not overly cheap it is probably a synthetic stone.

In terms of identifying the difference it can only be done using the appropriate equipment or and under a microscope. The stone might be the real deal if the facet is clean pristine and sharp cut. Many people have dug into the ruby source code but few make it back out and tell the tale as elegantly as pat does in ruby under a microscope. To give you an idea of the difference in rates a synthetic ruby can be about 20 less expensive than a natural ruby while a fake ruby can be up to 90 cheaper.

Also a big thank you to honey. This is a synthetic stone called a flame fusion ruby.