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Corundum (Ruby), Corundum (Sapphire)

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Will Heierman
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Corundum (ruby), 7.8 cm, Pokot tribal region, Kenya/Uganda border. Photo: Joe Budd. Corundum (ruby), 5.2 cm, Luc Yen, Yen Bai Province, Viet Nam. Photo: Jeff Scovil. Corundum (sapphire), 9.3 cm, Ihosy, Madagascar. Ex Frederico Pezzotta collection. Photo: Joe Budd.

Product details

Species
Ruby, Corundum, SapphireAbout Ruby →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 7.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Madagascar, Ihosy, Ihorombe Region
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 59

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Frederico PezzottaNot disclosed

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Ruby
Mineral guide
Learn about Ruby
red corundum known for vivid pigeon-blood color, 9 Mohs hardness, and dramatic matrix on marble or zoisite; prized for rarity and notable localities.
Regional guide
Ruby from Ihosy, Ihorombe Region
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