Is Ruby Zoisite a Real Ruby?

Is It Real Rubies In Ruby Zoisite? Yes, they are actual ruby crystals in the zoisite. Rubies are a red variety of corundum which are often used as gemstones. While gemstone quality rubies can be quite rare and valuable, the rubies in zoisite are opaque and obviously not gemstone quality.

How can I tell if my ruby zoisite is real?

Both the ruby and the zoisite are opaque and not of gem grade. Typically, the ruby is pink to a light red and the zoisite a dark to emerald green. There may be black spotting. The stuff makes a poor gemstone but can be carved skillfully into some very interesting effects in pieces of ornamental size.

What does ruby zoisite look like?

Zoisite is the clear medium green that you can see inside the stone, and it combines perfectly with the deep magenta red of the Ruby stone. Ruby Zoisite often includes black patches of Tschermakite that will be evident in the stone as well. The stone's name comes from the Masai word which means green.