50.86 CARATS!! pigeon blood rubies - TOP QUALITY GÉANT - MAURITANIA - Height: 25 mm - Width: 16.8 mm- 10.17 g - (1)

Discover this exceptional 100% natural, untreated rough ruby weighing 50.86 carats, originating from Mauritania, a particularly imposing piece distinguished by its remarkable weight, intense raspberry-red color, and beautiful translucent zones.

With a length of 25 mm, this crystal presents an elongated morphology and a fascinating natural structure. Under transmitted light, it reveals spectacular pink-red nuances, creating a striking contrast between its deep parts and its luminous zones.

A prestige stone intended for demanding collectors and lapidaries seeking natural large-dimension crystals.

Technical characteristics

- Stone: Natural ruby – Red variety of corundum
- Weight: 50.86 carats
- Dimensions: 25 × 16.8 × 13.2 mm
- Declared origin: Mauritania
- Color: Intense raspberry red, pink-red nuances
- Transparency: Translucent, with zones of strong light transmission
- Shape: Natural rough crystal, elongated morphology
- Crystallization: Trigonal system
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
- Treatments: None – 0 treatment
- Naturalness: 100% natural and untreated, according to the information provided

Gemmological analysis

Spectacular color: This ruby features an unusually intense raspberry-red color, accompanied by vibrant pinkish nuances. Under backlighting, certain zones become strikingly luminous, revealing the full chromatic richness of the crystal.

Remarkable translucency: Despite its weight exceeding 50 carats, several parts of the specimen transmit light effectively. This characteristic allows appreciation of its internal structure and represents an important interest for studying its potential for cutting.

Crystal structure: The stone displays pronounced growth lines, dark inclusions, and natural fractures visible. Its massive morphology, combined with its transparency variations, gives it a particularly expressive mineralogical character.

History and rarity

Since antiquity, ruby has been regarded as one of the most prestigious gemstones. Symbolizing power, passion, and prosperity, it has long been sought after by rulers and great civilizations.

Its characteristic red color mainly comes from the presence of chromium in the crystal structure of corundum.

Natural rubies over 50 carats in the rough, especially when they exhibit an attractive color and translucent zones, generate notable interest among collectors and gem professionals.

Declared Mauritanian origin adds geographic interest, as this origin is less traditionally represented on the international ruby market.

Potential for cutting and collection

Thanks to its exceptional weight of 50.86 carats, this ruby is a particularly interesting material to study.
- Collection: A large natural crystal with spectacular colors and remarkable crystal structure.
- Cutting: A generous volume with several translucent zones, which could be studied by an experienced lapidary to determine possible transformation options.
- Heritage interest: A piece of character likely to appeal to enthusiasts of substantial gems, subject to expert assessment to establish its quality and value precisely.
The presence of inclusions and fractures must be considered before any cutting operation.

Practical information

- Photographs taken in macrophotography, with transmitted lighting to reveal color and internal features.
- Nuances may vary depending on lighting and screens.
- You will receive exactly the stone shown in the photographs.
- Carefully protected shipment in appropriate packaging.

A remarkable natural ruby from Mauritania weighing 50.86 carats, combining imposing weight, brilliant raspberry-red color, and beautiful light transmission. A particularly impressive collectible piece, worthy of lovers of exceptional gemstones.

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