Kempu Stone

The Kempu stone is also called Ruby stone, Manik, Manikya, Chuni, Ratnaraj, Padmaraga, Yaqoot, etc. are other names for this gemstone. Belonging to the transparent corundum mineral family, the gem gets its color from the presence of trace element chromium in it. The deep red hues, with shimmer and transparency, make it look alluring but what makes it expensive is that it is one of the Navratans.

It is known as the King of Gemstones as well because of its astrological significance. The ruling planet of Kempu stone is the Sun, hence it is often worn in the ring finger. Anyone who wears it will get to a position of power like the sun leads the universe. Their life will be filled with success. Name, fame, and fortune will be attracted to them.

Kempu or Ruby is the birthstone for July, and they are blessed with luck and love in their life, and so will the Leo zodiac sign by wearing it.

Physical Properties of Kempu Stone

Chemical Composition: It is from an oxide mineral variety with the chemical composition of Aluminum Oxide with traces of chromium. The formula being - Al2O3:Cr

Hardness: The hardness is 9 on Moh’s scale, making it quite durable.

Specific Gravity: 3.97–4.05

Refractive Index : 1.76-1.77

Origin and Formation of Natural Kempu Stone

Naturally, Kempu gemstones are found deep within the core of the Earth. They are formed through the Immense heat and pressure in the crust creating the corundum minerals (Aluminium oxide). The corundum is transparent, though there are traces of chromium responsible for their red shade.

Mogok in Myanmar is the major source of the Kempu gems, producing around 90% of them. Known for their premium quality, Mogok rubies or Burma rubies are the most expensive types of Kempu gems. Their breathtaking and distinctive hue with fewer flaws makes them exceptional and expensive.

Other regions where they are found are Thailand, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, South Africa, Russia, etc.

Benefits of Kempu Stone

Kempu gem has many powerful properties which benefit the wearer in many ways. The transformative energies affect the physical and emotional well-being of the person. This can alter the lives of individuals in many ways. Know the many Kempu stone benefits that will change your personality and help you lead a better life:

Enhance Leadership Skills : It will bring the person to a position of power or authority as the ruby increases leadership capabilities and management control.

Boosts Intuition : Insightfulness or gut feelings will become clearer, assisting individuals in making better decisions.

Brings Love : The stone attracts love in the wearer’s life, attracting the partner of your choice. It increases love, compassion, and understanding between bonds, especially the father-son duo.

Increases Vitality : The physical prowess increases and people can take more part in active tasks.

Promotes Willpower : It will increase your determination and strength, encouraging you to overcome the obstacles of your life.

Achieve Success : Attracting fortune and luck, it will benefit you in your professional life as well. It will bring opportunities to you and give you the self-confidence to accept them.

Expands Imagination : People in the creative field will benefit from this gemstone as it will expand their minds and help them think out-of-the-box ideas.

Emotional Well-being : The Kempu Stone Ring will boost your emotional health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. The soothing energies will be calming and peaceful for you.

Physical Health Benefits : It regulates blood circulation, combat fatigue, and supports cardiovascular health. and promotes good sleep. Indeed, ailments related to vital organs Kidneys, Liver, and heart will be cured.

History of the Precious Red-Hued Gemstone

As a jewel of the Sun, the gem has always been seen as a symbol of authority and leadership. Kings in earlier times used to wear Ruby all the time as accessories or mounted it on their crowns and thrones.

In Burma, people used to believe the jewel with its protective powers would shield their soldiers. So they used it as a talisman or inserted it in their flesh, believing their wounds would heal faster as well.

Also, the resemblance of the stone with blood signifies a connection as per some cultural texts. The belief is that it can regulate blood circulation and remove the toxic substances from the blood.

It has been seen in carvings, cherished, and adored as people believed these stones to possess special powers. In the Hindu religion, these gemstones are considered precious, and they are described as the fruits of the Kalpa tree, a tree worshipped by Hindus to fulfill their wishes.

There are no restrictions on who can wear a Kempu stone for jewellery purposes. Although, astrologically, it is to be worn by certain individuals only.

Vedic astrologers recommend the gem to the Leo zodiac sign or Singh Rashi since the Sun governs the sign.

Additionally, because it is linked with the Sun, people who have this planet positioned in a negative place in their birth chart should put on this gemstone. It will remove all the adverse effects of the Sun and instead will bring its blessings to you.

July-borns can also wear it to reap its benefits of heightened confidence, creativity, and vitality.Beyond astrology, the gemstone's influence extends to those who want to become leaders, as it will impart them with power and self-assuredness.

Note:- We highly advise you to consult with an expert astrologer to ensure the gem’s suitability as per your birth chart and the ideal weight that will be profitable for you.

The energies of an original Kempu gemstone will reach you when you wear it with proper process and ritual. Here, we have mentioned the complete Vedic pooja process of activating it for you, try to follow this closely.

Ideal weight : The gemstone's weight should be 1/10th of the wearer's body weight.

Metal: The best metal to wear it in is yellow gold.

Form : You can wear it either as a pendant, bracelet, or ring, though, make sure it touches your body.

Finger : Wear the gem on the ring finger of your working hand.

Best Day & Time to Wear : Wear it on a Sunday of Shukla Paksha during the early morning hours.

Purification Method : To purify your gemstone, take a metal bowl, and keep your stone or Kempu jewellery in it. Now add these ingredients - Raw Milk, Ghee, Sugar, Curd, Honey, and Tulsi Leaves. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes then rinse with Gangajal.

Energization Process : On the auspicious day, after purifying the gem, sit in your temple and with devotion chant the mantra 108 times. While you are reciting the mantra for the last time, wear it.

Mantra : Om Hrim Sum Suryay Namah / || ॐ ह्रीं शुं सूर्याय नमः ||

The Kempu stone price per Ratti ranges between INR 2000 and INR 50,000 in India. Mostly, this difference in the price is due to factors like Cut, Clarity, Color range, Carat (Weight), origin, quality, and the treatment process.

Color : Stone’s deep red shades with transparency and uniform distribution of hue usually sell at higher prices while the ones with a pinkish/orange tint or violet/blue overtone are neglected and cost very low.

Clarity: Stones with fewer inclusions and abrasives are very rarely found, so the ones with fine clarity will always come within a high price value.

Cut : A skilful cut needs a lot of accuracy and practice which also results in wastage, hence the amount goes up with the precision of the incision.

Weight : Larger Ruby or Kempu gems mostly cost more since these stones are commonly found in lower weights.

Please note that in India the weight is measured per Ratti, while globally it is measured per Carat. 1 Ratti = 0.91 Carats

Origin : Throughout history, rubies found in Mogok are always known to be of the best quality, hence they are sold at very high costs. Plus, Mogok or Burma is the highest producer of these gems.

Treatment : Even though treated gemstones have minimal inclusions and better quality, unheated and untreated ones will be more costly because their energies are astrologically more powerful.