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Photo by Joe Budd

Corundum (Ruby)

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Corundum (ruby), 7.8 cm, Pokot tribal region, Kenya/Uganda border. Joe Budd photo.

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Species
Ruby, CorundumAbout Ruby →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Kenya
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 59

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Ruby
Mineral guide
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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.
Regional guide
Ruby from Kenya
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