Corundum (Var: Ruby)
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This specimen features a few very good sized, rather sharp, somewhat lustrous, rich purplish-pink color hexagonal Ruby crystals on white Calcite matrix. The color is very rich for a Ruby from this locality and it is not a light pink or even a rose pink color, it certainly has a distinct purplish hue. The largest crystal measures 1.0 cm long.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 6.0 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Hunza 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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