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Ruby

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This is an extraordinarily glassy and gemmy, rose-cherry-red crystal of ruby. It is also doubly terminated and nearly complete all around, only with minor contact on the back side. A real gem, this does have some intrinsic cutting value and is as gemmy as any good crystal in this lot! The high price per carat compared to other specimens is due to the fact this is glassier, gemmier, and has such intrinsic value (possibly much more than the specimen value, in fact). 5.4 carats

Product details

SpeciesRuby
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.1 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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 Winza, Tanzania
Winza ruby, Tanzania - gemmy rhombohedral corundum with vivid red hues, rare color zoning, and distinctive crystals for collectors.