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Ruby from Afghanistan, Kabul, Jegdalek ruby deposit

Product details

SpeciesRuby
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.6 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm
Added on09/22/2025
LocalityAfghanistan, Kabul, Jegdalek ruby deposit
Current owner
Florian Griesbeck
Florian Griesbeck
Munich, Germany
Member since 2025

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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 Jegdalek Ruby Deposit, Afghanistan
Jegdalek Ruby Deposit, Afghanistan — marble-hosted corundum yielding vivid rubies and pink sapphires; prized for blue zoning, backlit glow, and collector appea…
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.