Ruby Hexagonal - Height: 2.3 cm - Width: 2.5 cm- 39 g - (2)
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Two ruby mineral specimens from Madagascar, hexagonal form, weighing 39 g (195 ct) and 26 g (130 ct), with dimensions 2.3 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm.
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We present a precious lot of two rubies from Madagascar. One weighs 39 g (195 ct) and the other 26 g (130 ct). It is a gem in the corundum family, famed for its intense red color, caused by traces of chromium. It reaches a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale and is one of the four main precious stones alongside diamond. Undoubtedly an exquisite piece for collectors. A declaration sheet is provided.
The auction winner will be responsible for customs charges outside the European Union.
We present a precious lot of two rubies from Madagascar. One weighs 39 g (195 ct) and the other 26 g (130 ct). It is a gem in the corundum family, famed for its intense red color, caused by traces of chromium. It reaches a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale and is one of the four main precious stones alongside diamond. Undoubtedly an exquisite piece for collectors. A declaration sheet is provided.
The auction winner will be responsible for customs charges outside the European Union.
Details
Number of objects
2
Main mineral
Ruby
Mineral form
Hexagonal
Weight
39 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
2.3 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
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