Ruby Specimen - Height: 21.15 mm - Width: 34 mm- 18.5 g - (1)

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A ruby specimen (corundum) on a white calcite matrix from Afghanistan, weighing 18.5 g with dimensions 21.15 × 34.0 × 29.2 mm and a vivid pink‑red color caused by chromium.

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his specimen features a vivid Ruby crystal (a variety of Corundum) naturally perched on a white Calcite matrix. The ruby shows a bright pink-red color caused by trace chromium within the corundum structure. Its well-defined natural crystal form contrasts beautifully with the sparkling calcite host rock, making it an attractive miniature mineral specimen. Ruby crystals commonly form in metamorphic environments and are prized by collectors for their color, durability, and aesthetic association with calcite or marble matrices.


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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.

his specimen features a vivid Ruby crystal (a variety of Corundum) naturally perched on a white Calcite matrix. The ruby shows a bright pink-red color caused by trace chromium within the corundum structure. Its well-defined natural crystal form contrasts beautifully with the sparkling calcite host rock, making it an attractive miniature mineral specimen. Ruby crystals commonly form in metamorphic environments and are prized by collectors for their color, durability, and aesthetic association with calcite or marble matrices.


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
18.5 g
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Height
21.15 mm
Width
34 mm
Depth
29.2 mm
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