This beautiful corundum (var. ruby) specimen originates from Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and was hand-dug by local prospector Edmund Saunders. The ruby rich zones, consist of granular corundum-ruby displaying rich, natural hues ranging from deep red to vibrant magenta and purple. On one side, the specimen is nearly pure corundum.
Under ultraviolet light, the specimen glows with a vivid fluorescence, highlighting its ruby-rich zones and enhancing its visual allure. This specimen fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and captures the exceptional beauty of Hopedale corundum and would make an excellent addition to any fine mineral or gemstone collection.
Specimen weight: 60.32 grams
Dimensions: ~56 × 41 × 22 mm
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