Ruby Rough - Height: 2.3 cm - Width: 2 cm- 28.07 g - (1)
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Natural uncut ruby from Myanmar in raw prismatic hexagonal form, weighing 140.30 ct (28.07 g) and measuring 2.3 × 2.0 × 1.7 cm, with no treatments.
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Raw Ruby from Myanmar (Burma) – 140.30 ct – Natural and Untreated
In the auction, an exceptional and fascinating specimen of natural rough ruby, originating from the renowned deposits of Myanmar (Burma), the cradle of the world's most precious rubies. The crystal presents with its characteristic and well-defined hexagonal shape, typical of corundum. Placed on a light source, it reveals an extraordinary and intense bright red fluorescence, together with evocative natural inclusions that attest to its authenticity and millennial geological growth. This lot represents an unmissable opportunity for both mineral collectors who want a unique display piece and for gemstone cutters seeking Burmese rough material to be worked. The mineral is completely natural and untreated.
Lot Specifications:
Gem type: Natural Ruby (Corundum)
Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
Weight in carats: 140.30 ct
Weight in grams: 28.07 g
Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.0 x 1.7 cm
Shape/Crystallization: Rough hexagonal prism
Treatment: None (100% Natural)
Note: Photos were taken also with backlighting to best show the transparency, internal color, and the magnificent crystal structure of the ruby.
Raw Ruby from Myanmar (Burma) – 140.30 ct – Natural and Untreated
In the auction, an exceptional and fascinating specimen of natural rough ruby, originating from the renowned deposits of Myanmar (Burma), the cradle of the world's most precious rubies. The crystal presents with its characteristic and well-defined hexagonal shape, typical of corundum. Placed on a light source, it reveals an extraordinary and intense bright red fluorescence, together with evocative natural inclusions that attest to its authenticity and millennial geological growth. This lot represents an unmissable opportunity for both mineral collectors who want a unique display piece and for gemstone cutters seeking Burmese rough material to be worked. The mineral is completely natural and untreated.
Lot Specifications:
Gem type: Natural Ruby (Corundum)
Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
Weight in carats: 140.30 ct
Weight in grams: 28.07 g
Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.0 x 1.7 cm
Shape/Crystallization: Rough hexagonal prism
Treatment: None (100% Natural)
Note: Photos were taken also with backlighting to best show the transparency, internal color, and the magnificent crystal structure of the ruby.
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Ruby
Mineral form
Rough
Weight
28.07 g
Country of origin
Myanmar
Height
2.3 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
1.7 cm
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