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Corundum var. Ruby

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A characteristic example of a hexagonal plate of plumb purple Corundum, variety Ruby, from Madagascar and although not known for certain, is probably from the Ampanihy District in the Atsimo-Andrefana Region, almost at the southern tip of the island. Mounted vertically on a square acrylic base, the Ruby is essentially opaque but with a translucency closer to its edges. The faces are traversed by parallel internal planes of slightly varying colour, a characteristic feature of such Corundum crystals.

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SpeciesCorundum, Ruby
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 2.7 x 1.8 cm
Added on12/02/2024
LocalityMadagascar
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$700.00
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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.
Corundum
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Corundum from Madagascar
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Madagascar
central highlands pegmatites yield tourmaline, spodumene, beryl and rarities; prized for color zoning and cross-sections.