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Corundum (Var: Ruby), Calcite

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Massive, white, calcite is studded with gemmy, very lustrous, pigeon blood, crystals of corundum var. ruby. The largest ruby crystal is .7 cm across. Recent mining has exposed larger crystals but this is obviously a very old piece, and probably one of the few matrix rubies in the mineral market at the time when Pete bought it! 5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesRuby, Calcite, Corundum
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMyanmar, Mandalay Region, Mogok Valley

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 Mogok Valley, Myanmar
Mogok ruby — marble-hosted corundum famed for pigeon’s-blood red crystals, intact gems, and a legendary mining district treasured by collectors.