SAPHIR ROUGE EXCEPTIONNEL - 宝石级品质 斯里兰卡（锡兰） - 高度: 6,5 mm - 闊度: 3,3 mm- 0,08 g - (1)

Remarkable natural rough red crystal of extraordinarily vivid color and striking transparency
Magnifique natural rough sapphire from Sri Lanka (Ceylan), weighing 0.42 carat, presenting a particularly spectacular combination of intense red color, transparency and vitreous luster.

This stone immediately draws the eye with its extremely saturated red. Under illumination, the crystalline material literally catches fire, revealing a succession of shades ranging from bright scarlet red to deep red, with some areas displaying beautiful pinkish-red flashes.

Its unusually elongated dimensions of 6.5 × 3.3 × 2.4 mm give it a remarkable visual presence for its weight. Its rough and irregular morphology has been fully preserved, offering a natural specimen that is particularly expressive.

A absolutely spectacular red color

The dominant feature of this stone is undoubtedly its extraordinary chromatic intensity.

The crystal shows a vivid, highly saturated red that remains visible on almost its entire surface. Depending on the orientation of the stone and how light passes through it, the color evolves between several tones: intense scarlet red, deep red, slightly pinkish red and bright red zones almost incandescent.

This natural variation creates a depth impression that is particularly seductive. The more transparent areas let light penetrate deeply into the crystal, giving the impression that some zones are lit from within. On a black background, the contrast becomes striking and further emphasizes the color intensity.

Remarkable transparency for a rough crystal

One of the most interesting qualities of this specimen lies in its large transparent to translucent zones.

Light passes through several parts of the crystal and allows observation of its internal architecture, natural variations and the different structures developed during its growth.
Some zones show particularly interesting transparency, giving rise to true red crystal windows.

This interaction between transparency, relief and saturation creates a complex play of light: simply by rotating the stone, some parts suddenly become very bright while others take on a much deeper red tone.

An aesthetically striking natural morphology

The crystal presents an elongated and asymmetric shape, with an exceptional length of 6.5 mm for only 0.42 carat.

This morphology gives it an immediately recognizable silhouette. Its surface offers a fascinating sequence of natural crystal zones, reliefs, growth fractures and surfaces with pronounced vitreous luster.

The central part is particularly spectacular: several transparent surfaces meet and reflect light from different angles, producing a multitude of red and silvery flashes. The ends, meanwhile, retain a natural texture that is more pronounced, creating a very beautiful contrast with the highly transparent heart of the specimen.

Characteristics
Mineral species: Natural corundum – Sapphire
Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylan) -> 斯里兰卡（锡兰）
Weight: 0.42 carat
Dimensions: 6.5 × 3.3 × 2.4 mm
Color: Exceptionally intense red
Hue: Scarlet red, deep red and pink-red depending on orientation
Transparency: Transparent to translucent depending on zones
Luster: Vitreous, bright and especially luminous
Morphology: Natural elongated rough crystal
State: Unfacetted
Quality: Gem quality
Type: Natural gem for collection

Notable features of this specimen
- Extremely bright and highly saturated red
- Very good light transmission
- Large transparent zones
- Powerful vitreous luster
- Magnificent scarlet red flashes under illumination
- Particularly elongated natural morphology
- Remarkable length of 6.5 mm
- Internal structures perfectly visible under magnification
- Very beautiful preserved natural reliefs
- Excellent contrast on dark background
- Historical provenance from Ceylan
- Particularly photogenic in macro photography
- Ideal piece for a collection specializing in corundums and natural gems

Ceylan, historic land of corundums

Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylan, plays a major role in the global history of gemstones. The island has been known for centuries for its rich gem deposits and, in particular, for the remarkable diversity of its corundums.

Keeping such a crystal in its natural rough form allows appreciating a completely different facet of gemology: rather than only observing the finished cut, the collector can study directly the morphology, textures and internal structures naturally developed by the mineral.

A true spectacle under magnification

With its 6.5 mm length, this stone offers a particularly interesting viewing surface. Under a loupe or in macro photography, the crystal reveals a complex architecture consisting of vitreous surfaces, natural reliefs and numerous internal structures.

Some parts function almost as small windows: light enters the stone, meets different internal surfaces and then exits as very intense red flashes. The stone can therefore present a visibly different appearance depending on its orientation, giving it a truly three-dimensional character.

A piece for the discerning collector

This remarkable crystal combines several characteristics highly sought after in a rough gem for collection: an extremely intense red color, good transparency, an original morphology, strong luster and prestigious provenance from Ceylan.

Its naturally elongated silhouette of 6.5 × 3.3 × 2.4 mm is also a true aesthetic asset, providing a strong presence despite its modest weight of 0.42 carat.

A piece that truly comes to life under light: the crystal shifts from a deep red to a brilliant scarlet red, while its natural surfaces generate a multitude of reflections.

A superb natural corundum specimen from Ceylan, remarkable for the intensity of its red color, its brightness and the beauty of its rough crystal architecture.

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