Corundum var. Ruby - Mogok Valley, Myanmar

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specimen
Corundum var. Ruby
SpeciesSize
Ruby, CorundumThumbnail
Comments
Details
ColorsPink, Red
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 1.6 x 0.7 cm
Species
Description
A remarkably attractive, unusually zoned Ruby crystal from the Mogok Stone Tract, with both shape and style that makes it different from most others. This little gem has a near perfect hexagonal outline and great luster. It is transparent to translucent with a larger light pink central area and a thin, 1 to 2 mm, pinkish red rim that highlights the sharp shape, when seen head-on. It has a mass of 6.3 grams and displays great fluorescence! A HIGHLY unusual gem thumbnail for ruby.
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Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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