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Ruby

Ruby

sold
Locality
Jegdalek ruby deposit, Surobi District, Kabul, Afghanistan
Minerals
Corundum
Dimensions
3.5 x 3 x 2.7 cm
Size class
Miniature
SID
LL939

Translucent red Ruby crystals in matrix. The two Ruby crystals are aligned and separated by a small amount of matrix, but give the effect of a single crystal with a 'sword-in-stone' look. The distance tip to tip of the two crystals is 3.2cm. Ex. Jon Sigerman collection.