A ruby is a mineral corundum. The Mohs hardness scale lists the following from softer to harder:
Talc - 1
Gypsum - 2
Calcite - 3
Fluorite - 4
Apatite - 5
Feldspar - 6
Quartz - 7
Topaz - 8
Corundum (which includes the ruby) - 9
Diamond - 10
Ruby has a Mohs hardness of 9.
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