Corundum (Ruby), fuschite

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Corundum (ruby) with fuschite, 10.5 cm, Chumar mine, Ganesh Himal, Nepal. Ex John Barlow collection. Joe Budd photo.

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SpeciesRuby, Corundum
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 55
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—John BarlowNot disclosed

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Ruby
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red corundum known for vivid pigeon-blood color, 9 Mohs hardness, and dramatic matrix on marble or zoisite; prized for rarity and notable localities.
Ruby
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Ruby from Ganesh Himal
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Ganesh Himal
Ganesh Himal, Nepal — high-altitude locality yielding quartz with green chlorite inclusions and marble-hosted ruby and sapphire; prized for rarity and striking…