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.
Fake ruby under a microscope.
If your ruby is extremely cheap it is probably a fake.
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Today we re going to be taking a look at some fake and real makeup under a microscope.
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In terms of identifying the difference it can only be done using the appropriate equipment or and 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.
A synthetic ruby is created in a lab through a process that involves high pressure and temperature.
To examine the stone you will need a jewelers loupe x10 magnifying glass.
If it is reasonable but not overly cheap it is probably a synthetic stone.
If the ruby is rounded rolled or excessively smooth then it is probably a fake gem.
This is a synthetic stone called a flame fusion ruby.
In the fake picture above you can see the lines.
The intricacies of the ruby surface will only be readily visible beneath a 10 power microscope.
However chemically there is no difference between a synthetic ruby and a real one.
Ruby under a microscope is accessible to anyone with an interest in learning how ruby works internally.
Naturally grown rubies can be very expensive.
The stone might be the real deal if the facet is clean pristine and sharp cut.