Ruby in
calcite
Origin: Jegdalek, Afghanistan, Asia
Ex. Dan Balan collection
Sample size: 5.6 x 4.6 x 4.2 cm (top), 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm (bottom)
Ruby in matrix
Origin: Ihosy, Madagascar
Ex. Alex Genazzani collection
Sample size: 5.5 x 2.5 x 3 cm (top/2nd/3rd row), 4.5 x 2.5 x 3 cm
(4th/5th/bottom row)
Ruiby in matrix
Origin: Rais Mine, Ural Mtns., Russia
Ex. Isaias Casanova collection (IC Minerals)
Sample size: 4 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm
Sapphire
Origin: Sri Lanka
Ex. Keith Hayes collection
Sample size: 2.1 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm
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