Ruby/Manik /Suryaratna is connected with Surya/Sun.
It is usually worn in the Ring finger.
In gemology, Ruby comes from the corundum family. In the Moh’s scale of hardness it is 9.
It is found in the mines of Myanmar, Madagascar, Mozambique, India, Thailand, Cambodia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Australia.
In Vedic Astrology Ruby is used to remove the malefic effects of the sun.
According to western astrology it is the stone for the month of July and it is used for zodiac sign of Leo.
General Benefits of Ruby:
It increases your confidence, wealth, power and social status.