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Corundum Var. Ruby with Dravite in MARBLE

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A charming miniature composed of an aesthetic fuchsia-pink Ruby Corundum crystal perched on a small snowy-white block of marble which is attached to a hexagonal section of gooseberry-greenish-brown Dravite Tourmaline. From the Jegdalek Ruby Deposit in the Surobi District of Kabul Province, Afghanistan, the Ruby crystal measures 1.4 cm tall by roughly 0.5 x 0.2 cm in cross-section. The crystal is horizontally stepped and tapers towards its termination. A terrific combination of Ruby with Dravite Tourmaline from this important deposit at Jegdalek.

Product details

SpeciesCorundum, Tourmaline, Ruby, Dravite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions3.0 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Kabul, Jegdalek ruby deposit
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$2,000.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Corundum
Mineral guide
Learn about Corundum
iconic mineral with ruby and sapphire varieties; Mohs 9, vivid colors, and sharp crystals; prized for color, form, and provenance.
Corundum
Regional guide
Corundum from Jegdalek Ruby Deposit, Afghanistan
Jegdalek corundum, Afghanistan - marble-hosted ruby from an artisanal district, vivid red crystals on white marble, prized for color and locality history.
Locality guide
Jegdalek ruby deposit
Jegdalek ruby deposit, Afghanistan - historic marble-hosted ruby locality yielding vivid red corundum; prized by collectors for sharp crystals and provenance.