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Corundum Var. Ruby

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This particularly well developed 2.5 cm x 1.2 cm tabular hexagonal crystal of purple-red Corundum variety Ruby stands perfectly for display above its surrounding dappled white and black matrix. It is from the Froland area in Norway probably the Kleggåsen Ruby quarry. Ex Christian Weise.

Product details

SpeciesCorundum, Ruby
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions3.5 x 6.5 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityNorway
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$3,500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Corundum
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iconic mineral with ruby and sapphire varieties; Mohs 9, vivid colors, and sharp crystals; prized for color, form, and provenance.
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Corundum from Norway
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Norway
A collector's guide to Norway: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 115 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.