Ruby the Gem of the Sun—The King of Planets continues....

7. The gemstone most mentioned in the Bible is Ruby.

8. The King of Burma was referred to as the Lord of the Rubies as he claimed all rubies of 6 carats and above as his own.

9. Catherine of Aragon wore an infamous ruby that is said to have turned dark the day before Henry VII announced he was divorcing her.

10. Ancient tribes used the ruby gemstone as bullets for blowguns, and it was said that a pot of water would boil instantly if a ruby was tossed into it.

Ruby the Gem of the Sun—The King of Planets concluded...

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