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Corundum Var. Ruby

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This specimen features a SHARP crystal of ruby, unusual for the species in its tapering point. It is 1.5 cm tall and GLOWS. The color in person is a more typical "ruby red" than in the photos, and the glow of the crystal when backlit is striking.

Product details

SpeciesRuby, Corundum
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.9 x 2.8 x 2.1 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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red corundum known for vivid pigeon-blood color, 9 Mohs hardness, and dramatic matrix on marble or zoisite; prized for rarity and notable localities.
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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…