Ruby 1502 carats of rough ruby crystal, untreated- 300.57 g - (1)
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Meteorite ruby crystal, 1502 carats unpolished, weighing 300.57 g, from Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania.
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Description from the seller
Approximate discovery location
23°17' North
11°14' West
Enormous 300-gram ruby crystal
A truly exceptional piece
This large ruby crystal (corundum) comes from Mauritania, (Tiris Zemmour region) about 100 km from the town of Zouerate.
I found this ruby during research and reconnaissance in the Mauritanian desert. I am offering it as I found it; I have not subjected it to any heat or chemical treatments, just cleaned it with soapy water.
All photos were taken under natural daylight. For some of them I placed the ruby on my phone’s flashlight to show the strong fluorescence characteristic of corundums (rubies and sapphires) under ultraviolet light; I also illuminated this ruby with a small UV-emitting lamp.
I photographed this gem as honestly and precisely as possible using daylight. Please note that differences in screen settings and ambient lighting may cause variations in perceived color, saturation, and tone.
The ruby you will receive is, of course, the one shown in the photos.
I offer fast, secure, discreet shipping in an indestructible C5 envelope (162 mm x 229 mm) by French La Poste registered mail.
Shipped with a tracking and traceability code.
Approximate discovery location
23°17' North
11°14' West
Enormous 300-gram ruby crystal
A truly exceptional piece
This large ruby crystal (corundum) comes from Mauritania, (Tiris Zemmour region) about 100 km from the town of Zouerate.
I found this ruby during research and reconnaissance in the Mauritanian desert. I am offering it as I found it; I have not subjected it to any heat or chemical treatments, just cleaned it with soapy water.
All photos were taken under natural daylight. For some of them I placed the ruby on my phone’s flashlight to show the strong fluorescence characteristic of corundums (rubies and sapphires) under ultraviolet light; I also illuminated this ruby with a small UV-emitting lamp.
I photographed this gem as honestly and precisely as possible using daylight. Please note that differences in screen settings and ambient lighting may cause variations in perceived color, saturation, and tone.
The ruby you will receive is, of course, the one shown in the photos.
I offer fast, secure, discreet shipping in an indestructible C5 envelope (162 mm x 229 mm) by French La Poste registered mail.
Shipped with a tracking and traceability code.
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Ruby
Mineral form
1502 carats of rough ruby crystal, untreated
Weight
300.57 g
Origin (region/city)
Tiris Zemmour
Country of origin
Mauritania
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