WATERWORN CORUNDUM (RUBY) CRYSTAL
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Ruby is the name for gem-quality corundum. Rubies can be any shade of red, and gem-quality, transparent stones are highly valued.
This example is an opaque, waterworn crystal. It shows the hexagonal crystal shape of corundum. It is from an old collection and its origin is unknown.
Ruby is the name for gem-quality corundum. Rubies can be any shade of red, and gem-quality, transparent stones are highly valued.
This example is an opaque, waterworn crystal. It shows the hexagonal crystal shape of corundum. It is from an old collection and its origin is unknown.
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Size: approx. 6.5 x 4 x 3.5 centimetres
Weight: 280 grams