Ruby in Zoisite, also known as Anyolite, is a gorgeous rock composed primarily of Zoisite with inclusions of Ruby and often  black dots or streaks of Hornblende minerals like Pargasite or Tschermakite. Ruby in Zoisite was first discovered in 1949 by Tom Blevins in the district of Longido in Tanzania near the base of the Kilimanjaro mountains. Ruby in Zoisite is a rare stone that is only found in Tanzania and India.

Ruby is the traditional and modern July Birthstone, as well as the 15th & 40th Anniversary stones. Ruby is the red variety of the mineral Corundum. Corundum is colorless in its most pure form. Trace amounts of impurities determine if a gem corundum will be a red ruby or blue sapphire. The red color of Ruby is produced by the presence of Chromium in the gem. For a gem to be considered a Ruby, there must be enough chromium to give the gem a distinct red color. Rubies are an extremely desirable and popular stone due to their hardness, durability, luster, and rarity. Top grade Rubies are the most valuable of all colored gemstones. The name Ruby comes from the Latin word “ruber” which means “red.” Zoisite is a member of the Epidote group and was discovered in 1805. Zoisite was named after Baron von Zois, an Austrian chemist and mineral collector. 

Ruby helps us find passion and pleasure in life by empowering you to express love freely and love your body. Ruby strengthens your life force prana energy and enhances the flow of chi. Zoisite is a beautiful stone of emotional healing, rejuvenation and overall wellness. Zoisite promotes growth and spiritual rebirth. When Ruby growths with Zoisite, it creates a beautiful synergy of these healing energies to help you create the life of your dreams! Ruby in Zoisite helps expand your spiritual awareness and is one of the best stones to use for astral travel. Ruby in Zoisite assists you in channeling higher frequencies and align with the frequency of your desires. It has a profound ability to help you channel this energy into the physical plane with its connection to the Earth through your Root Chakra.

Hardness: 6.5-9

Color: Green, red, black

Structure: Ruby-Trigonal, Zoisite- Orthorhombic

Care: Avoid prolonged exposure to heat (or extreme heat), direct sunlight and contact with abrasive surfaces or chemicals. Remove before contact sports, weight lifting or activities where it may come into contact with force. As always, it should be stored away from minerals higher on the MOHs scale.

Cleaning: Warm water, detergent, and soft brush.

Feng Shui Placement: Love & relationships. Ruby is perfect for the bedroom to ignite passion and intimacy.