Ruby Specimen - Height: 19.5 mm - Width: 8.5 mm- 7.0 g - (1)

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Ruby specimen from Afghanistan, a natural corundum crystal on calcite matrix, weighing 7.0 g, 19.5 mm high, 8.5 mm wide and 28.3 cm deep, with pink‑red colour and attractive translucency.

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This specimen showcases a striking Ruby crystal, a variety of Corundum, displaying vibrant pink-red coloration and a well-developed natural crystal structure. The crystal exhibits attractive translucency with visible internal growth patterns and sharp angular faces. It is naturally set on a contrasting Calcite matrix, enhancing the vivid color and overall aesthetic appeal. Such ruby crystals form in metamorphic environments and are prized by collectors for their intense color, durability, and classic association with white calcite host rock.


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Seller's Story

Our products are sourced directly from the place of its discovery that is the Northern region of Pakistan and parts of Afghanistan. Our team carefully select these lots and then filter them based on their demand and supply to different parts of the world. We always take care of the people related to the discovery of these products and offer them a fair compensation against the purchase of these products.

This specimen showcases a striking Ruby crystal, a variety of Corundum, displaying vibrant pink-red coloration and a well-developed natural crystal structure. The crystal exhibits attractive translucency with visible internal growth patterns and sharp angular faces. It is naturally set on a contrasting Calcite matrix, enhancing the vivid color and overall aesthetic appeal. Such ruby crystals form in metamorphic environments and are prized by collectors for their intense color, durability, and classic association with white calcite host rock.


This items will be shipped within 3 working days after successful bidding and confirmation of payment by Catawiki. We guarantee 100% quality of our products.

Seller's Story

Our products are sourced directly from the place of its discovery that is the Northern region of Pakistan and parts of Afghanistan. Our team carefully select these lots and then filter them based on their demand and supply to different parts of the world. We always take care of the people related to the discovery of these products and offer them a fair compensation against the purchase of these products.

Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Ruby
Mineral form
Specimen
Weight
7 g
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Height
19.5 mm
Width
8.5 mm
Depth
28.3 cm
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