A new way to improve the color, clarity and radiance of red rubies: zap them in the microwave. Lars Fosdal Science & Research March 3, 2016 1 Minute A new way to improve the color, clarity and radiance of red rubies: zap them in the microwave. http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2016/03/02/Rubies-zapped-in-the-microwave-are-redder-brighter/3731456937802/ Share this: Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email MoreShare on Tumblr Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Like this:Like Loading… Related Published by Lars Fosdal Software Developer View all posts by Lars Fosdal Published March 3, 2016
Now I’ve got to try it with metal to see what happens! If it does this with rubies, just imagine how beautiful the metal will be! Loading... Reply
Lars Fosdal : oh you spoilsport ;P Not even when the micro is ready to throw away? giggle Loading... Reply
Now I’ve got to try it with metal to see what happens! If it does this with rubies, just imagine how beautiful the metal will be!
Hm… I do have a ruby ring I think… damaged old thing my grandmother gave to me.
I would advise NOT nuking that ring, Lexidh Solstad.
Lars Fosdal : oh you spoilsport ;P Not even when the micro is ready to throw away? giggle
Proceed at your own risk, but remember to document the process 🙂
Lars Fosdal : Of course.
And I’d to it outside ;P