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Corundum Var Ruby

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Corundum Var Ruby

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Description
Locality: 
Jegdalek, Sorobi District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.6 × 1.3 × 1.5 cm
Description

A pleasing specimen of corundum var. ruby on a white marble base from Jegdalek ruby deposit, Afghanistan. The crystal of 11mm has a rich fuchsia color. It is well shaped. The luster is good. It is slightly translucent and it displays some gemminess. The white base gives a superb contrast. Some small contacts. In a plastic box.

Nice Ruby!

Shipping weight up to 0.250 kg

#19874

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Corundum

Formula: 
Al2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
9.0
Streak: 
White

Ruby

Variety Of: 

Corundum

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