Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils
Ruby in Marble - Jagdalek, Afghanistan
Ruby in Marble - Jagdalek, Afghanistan
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Brightly-coloured minerals with contrasting matrix make for visually-interesting specimens. Our small corundum (variety ruby) in white marble from Afghanistan is an excellent example. It is bright "pigeon's blood red" in sparkly marble; another unidentified orange-brown species is also present. The ruby is well-crystallized with a barrel shape slightly tapering towards both ends. Like all rubies, this specimen shows incredible fluorescence under UV light. Mounted in a perky box.
Mineral: Corundum (variety Ruby)
Locality: Jagdalek, Afghanistan
Crystal System: Trigonal
Mineral Class: Oxides
Short Wave Ultraviolet response: Bright red
Dimensions: 2 cm × 3 cm
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We ship to Canada and the United States. Other destinations may be available by arrangement—contact us before ordering. Calgary pickup by appointment.