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Corundum (Var: Ruby)

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Classic, translucent and lustrous, pigeon's-blood ruby crystals are aesthetically set as dense clusters or as isolated crystals along the crest or on the front of the very sculptural wedge-shaped matrix on this rich and excellent cabinet specimen from recent finds at Luc Yen, Vietnam. A few scattered muscovite books are a nice accent. Ex. Duncan Elliott Collection.

Product details

SpeciesRuby, Corundum
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.2 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityVietnam, Yên Bái Province, Luc Yen Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot 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.
Ruby
Regional guide
Ruby from Luc Yen, Vietnam
Luc Yen ruby, Vietnam — marble-hosted pink-red to purplish corundum in white marble, famed for crystal form, luster, and matrix prized by collectors.