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Ruby

Gem Crystal

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Description
Locality: 
Khit Island, Louhi District, Karelia Republic, Russian Federation
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.7 × 1.2 × 1.2 cm
Description

A sharp terminated and double headed, lustrous ruby attractively set on light grey matrix. Excellent contrast! The faces of the crystal show a beautiful texture, the color is similar to material from Myanmar, but darker. Translucency is good, looks even more attractive with minor backlight. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Ruby

Variety Of: 

Corundum

Formula: 
Al2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Hardness: 
9.0
Formula: 
Al2O3
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
9.0
Colour: 
Red