This small 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 patches of feldspar, pyrite, hematite and books of coarse biotite which catch the light, adding sparkle to the specimen.
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: 8.97 grams
Dimensions: approximatly 25 × 20 × 16 mm, roughly pyramid shaped