Pseudo Octahedral Natural Ruby Crystals on Marble Matrix, Jegdalek, Afghanistan
$80.00
Beautiful red/pink ruby crystals on marble matrix with some phlogopite mica. Fluorescent under long wave UV.
Ruby is the pink gem variety of the mineral species corundum.
The ruby crystals are in the pseudo-octahedral form and most of the crystal faces show classic ruby crystallization lines. UV photos are with 365 nm long wave light.
This is a gorgeous little ruby specimen that will capture your heart.
From Jegdalek, Sorobi District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan.
The entire piece is 40 x 40 x 16 mm, and 53 grams.
