Ruby in Zoisite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Longido, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Corundum, Zoisite
- Dimensions
- 3.5 x 2.8 x 1.8 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- H155
Deep red colored Ruby crystal in contrasting green Zoisite. The ruby from here is sometimes transparent enough to cut into gems but is most often used for lapidary work.