Description

This fine specimen features a vibrant ruby crystal gracefully set against a contrasting white, hard matrix. The ruby exhibits excellent color and well-defined crystal form, with an aesthetic placement that enhances its visual impact. A tiny pyrite crystal is also present on the matrix, adding a subtle yet eye-catching metallic accent. The overall composition is both balanced and elegant, making it a highly attractive and display-worthy example from the renowned Jegdalek Ruby Deposit in the Surobi District of Kabul, Afghanistan. The specimen measures 2.8 × 1.7 × 1.5 cm overall, with the ruby crystal itself measuring 1 × 0.8 × 0.8 cm. It weighs 8 grams.

Specifications

Mineral:
Ruby

Toenail:
LWD: 2.8 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm
Xl: 1 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm

Weight: 8 g

Locality:
Jegdalek Ruby Deposit, Surobi District, Kabul, Afghanistan.