Ruby #3 Raw Thumbnail Specimen (Kangayam, India)

*This is a very small miniature, known as a thumbnail specimen. Please examine scale photo and consider dimensions carefully.* Thumbnail specimens are mounted in small display boxes known as perky boxes, and contain locality information. They are designed so that they are ready for display, or may be unmounted for any use including jewelry supply. An ideal and efficient tiny treasure, for any collection!

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Mineral Name: Ruby (Corundum var. Ruby)

Locality: Karur, Kangayam, India.

Dimensions: 0.54" x 0.50" (14mm x 13mm)

Characteristics of this specimen: Ruby is the red variety of corundum--all other corundum varieties are technically sapphire. This crystal is rough and solid, with a deep pink-red shade and red fluorescence under ultraviolet light. Points may be bipyramidal, and are in varying levels of perfection when present. Though it is not faceable, this solid rough ruby is a unique specimen from a less common locality.

Care Notes:

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Healing Keywords: Ruby is associated with fidelity, strength, courage, and vitality.

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