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Ruby

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This is a major matrix piece for the discovery, to date. Aesthetically perched high on its matrix is a doubly terminated, lustrous and translucent, cherry red crystal of ruby, measuring 2.2 cm in length. Very nice form and sharpness make it stand out dramatically! This crystal is unlike most others from here, very well formed. Compared to other locales, these rubies are sharper with better defined faces, than you normally see in a natural crystal.

Product details

SpeciesRuby
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.3 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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