{"product_id":"ruby-on-calcite-dattaw-mine-mogok-myanmar","title":"Ruby on Calcite – Dattaw Mine, Mogok, Myanmar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003eruby (corundum) on calcite \u003c\/strong\u003especimen from the \u003cstrong\u003eDattaw Mine \u003c\/strong\u003ein \u003cstrong\u003eMogok, Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e. A rich pinkish-red ruby crystal is prominently positioned on a contrasting pale calcite crystal, creating a simple but visually effective two-mineral association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strong colour contrast naturally draws attention to the ruby, while the calcite provides an attractive geometric foundation for the specimen. This piece has wonderful fluorescence under short wave ultraviolet light as well. Ruby specimens from the legendary Mogok mining district carry special collector appeal, and the prominent placement of the ruby on contrasting calcite makes this an excellent example for anyone looking to add a classic Mogok gemstone mineral association to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby (Corundum), Calcite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dattaw Mine, Mogok, Myanmar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal (Ruby\/Corundum); Trigonal (Calcite)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxide (Corundum); Carbonate (Calcite)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex Rob Belcher (The Aesthetics Underground)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 × 2.3 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52839713145114,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/RubyonCalcite_DattawMine_Mogok_Myanmar_01.jpg?v=1788985867","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/ruby-on-calcite-dattaw-mine-mogok-myanmar","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}