This beautiful magenta-red 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 which displays hues ranging from deep red to vibrant magenta. The matrix consists of a blueish-green mineral (possibly chrome verdite), patches of pyrite, hematite and books of coarse biotite which catch the light, adding sparkle to the specimen.
Under ultraviolet light, the corundum-ruby rich areas of the specimen glow with a vivid fluorescence. 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: 20.09 grams
Dimensions: ~29 × 28 × 22 mm, roughly pyramid shaped