Corundum (Var: Ruby)
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This is a very large compound crystal of deep pink, translucent ruby-corundum. There are distinct faces all the way around the specimen. You can see a number of intergrown hexagonal subcrystals of various sizes, to about 2.5 cm across. Weighs 80 grams. Very old specimen probably from the early 1900s, ex George Elling Collection.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 3.5 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityIndia, Karnataka, Mysore District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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
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