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Corundum (Var: Ruby)

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A large, lustrous, weirdly shaped crystal of ruby on matrix, measuring 2.5 cm across. The crystal is complete and undamaged, and shows lots of shiny faces, despite its odd form. There is a second crystal nearby, and some accenting muscovite. 6.7 x 4.8 x 4.5cm

Product details

SpeciesRuby, Corundum
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.7 x 4.8 x 4.5 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.