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RUBY CRYSTAL

This is a natural  untreated ruby crystal specimen from Burma.It is old stock which we purchased years ago before the embargo was placed on gemstones from Burma.Interesting collectors item.

Weight 10.25 cts

size 17 x 13 x 8 mm app

 Ruby is a pink to blood-red gemstone  a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide]. The common red color is caused mainly by the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. Prices of rubies are primarily determined by color. The brightest and best "red" called pigeon blood-red, commands a huge premium over other rubies of similar quality. After color follows clarity: similar to diamonds, a clear stone will command a premium, but a ruby without any needle-like rutile inclusions will indicate that the stone has been treated one way or another. Cut and carat (size) also determine the price

hejanz, 10 Nov:
Hi, When I paid for this the system didn't add the Shipping and Handling charge, so I'm aware that I still have $3 to pay whenever you can set it up... Cheers, Jenny