23g ruby vein in white rock – raw crystal with intense UV fluorescence, 3.2 x 2.8 x 2.0 cm Crystals on matrix- 23 g
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Ruby in white host rock, raw crystal on matrix, 23 g, about 3.2 × 2.8 × 2.0 cm, from Skardu, Pakistan.
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This extraordinary ruby appears as a richly purple to pink-colored crystal mass, prominently streaked with a light, quartz-rich rock matrix. The ruby formation is not point-like but linear and organically developed—a sign of directed crystal growth along a natural structure within the host rock. The surface of the ruby is left raw, with natural growth stages, fractures, and zones of luster that clearly reveal its untreated origin.
Under UV light, the ruby reacts with an intense, bright red fluorescence, typical of chromium-bearing rubies and a strong quality feature of this mineral. The white matrix remains largely dark, making the ruby zone stand out visually in a particularly striking way.
Mineralogically, it is corundum (Al₂O₃), whose vivid coloration is caused by chromium. Such inclusions form under high temperatures and pressures in metamorphic rock environments, where mineral-rich solutions crystallize along fractures and shear zones.
Metaphysically, ruby represents life force, heart energy, and inner alignment. In this form – embedded in a protective, bright matrix – it is often seen as a symbol of grounded passion, focused willpower, and the connection between fire and calm.
An expressive collectible that impresses both mineralogically, aesthetically, and energetically.
Weight: 23 g
Dimensions: approximately 3.2 × 2.8 × 2.0 cm
This extraordinary ruby appears as a richly purple to pink-colored crystal mass, prominently streaked with a light, quartz-rich rock matrix. The ruby formation is not point-like but linear and organically developed—a sign of directed crystal growth along a natural structure within the host rock. The surface of the ruby is left raw, with natural growth stages, fractures, and zones of luster that clearly reveal its untreated origin.
Under UV light, the ruby reacts with an intense, bright red fluorescence, typical of chromium-bearing rubies and a strong quality feature of this mineral. The white matrix remains largely dark, making the ruby zone stand out visually in a particularly striking way.
Mineralogically, it is corundum (Al₂O₃), whose vivid coloration is caused by chromium. Such inclusions form under high temperatures and pressures in metamorphic rock environments, where mineral-rich solutions crystallize along fractures and shear zones.
Metaphysically, ruby represents life force, heart energy, and inner alignment. In this form – embedded in a protective, bright matrix – it is often seen as a symbol of grounded passion, focused willpower, and the connection between fire and calm.
An expressive collectible that impresses both mineralogically, aesthetically, and energetically.
Weight: 23 g
Dimensions: approximately 3.2 × 2.8 × 2.0 cm
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Main Mineral
23g ruby vein in white rock – raw crystal with intense UV fluorescence, 3.2 x 2.8 x 2.0 cm
Mineral Form
Crystals on matrix
Weight
23 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Skardu
Country of Origin
Pakistan
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