Corundum, Corundum (Var: Ruby)

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specimen
Corundum, Corundum (Var: Ruby)
SpeciesSize
Ruby, CorundumThumbnail
Comments
Details
ColorsPink, Red
Origin
Sivec marble quarries, Sivec Mountain, Prisad, Prilep Municipality, North Macedonia
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm
Species
Description
Two intergrown, complete all-around, translucent, pigeons-blood red ruby crystals from an ancient and very historic locality that is now difficult to find specimens from The two backlit photos highlight the color intensity and translucency. 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm
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Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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