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Corundum (Var: Ruby)

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The Rubies from Jagdalak are among some of the most well known and superbly crystallized Ruby specimens around. This specimen features a remarkably sharp, very well formed, semi-lustrous, purplish-pink color crystal group on a marble matrix. The crystal group measures 1.8 cm long. The crystals are not at all opaque as the majority of these specimens tend to be. The crystals also have good form with distinct basal pinacoids.

Product details

SpeciesRuby, Corundum
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 5.0 x 3.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Kabul, Jegdalek ruby deposit

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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.
Ruby
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Ruby from Jegdalek Ruby Deposit, Afghanistan
Jegdalek Ruby Deposit, Afghanistan — marble-hosted corundum yielding vivid rubies and pink sapphires; prized for blue zoning, backlit glow, and collector appea…