Ruby

The ruby is 1.6 cm across.

Deaccessioned

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions9.2 x 5.0 x 3.8 cm

Added on03/18/2026

Member since 2025

Mineral guide

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

Mogok ruby — marble-hosted corundum famed for pigeon’s-blood red crystals, intact gems, and a legendary mining district treasured by collectors.

Locality guide

Mogok Valley, Myanmar — locality famed for ruby, sapphire, spinel and topaz; metamorphic rocks and strong collector appeal through varied minerals.