Locality: Africa Description: This rough Ruby from Africa features natural red to purplish-red Corundum material with a rugged, unpolished surface and strong stone character. These pieces are suited for lapidary projects such as cutting, shaping, polishing, cabochon work, carving, inlay, and specimen display. Under UV light, this Ruby can show a visible fluorescent reaction, adding extra interest for collectors, lapidary artists, and anyone building a fluorescent mineral collection. Ruby is the red variety of Corundum, one of the hardest natural minerals used in jewellery and lapidary work. Its red colour comes mainly from chromium, the same element that often causes Ruby’s fluorescence under ultraviolet light. Africa is an important source of Ruby material, with Ruby deposits known from countries such as Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, and other mineral-rich regions. Rough Ruby is valued both as a cutting material and as a natural mineral specimen. Traditionally, ruby has been associated with passion, strength, and courage. Chemical Composition: Al₂O₃ Grade: Semi Precious Appearance: Opaque Approximate Size of 1 pc: 20mm x13mm x10mmApproximate Weight of 1 pc: 7g Rough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.
