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Corundum var. Ruby

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Vivid red-pink Ruby crystals sit proudly atop a white Calcite matrix from the notable Jegdalek ruby deposit in Afghanistan. Front-and-center at the top of the piece is a lustrous, translucent, 1.2cm Ruby crystal with a 5mm crystal intergrown with it on one side. Two other Ruby crystals are present and include a 7mm doubly terminated crystal and a blocky 4mm crystal, both isolated on the matrix. A trace amount of disseminated Pyrite, as <1mm cubes, is present within the Calcite. A dramatic piece with great contrast! These Ruby specimens from Jegdalek rival those from anywhere in the world for their color and form, and the main crystal on this piece is a prime example.

Product details

SpeciesRuby, Corundum
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 4.2 x 2.7 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
Regional guide
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…