This striking round cabochon, cut from Hopedale corundum (ruby–sapphire), exhibits vivid natural hues ranging from deep raspberry red to purple, depending on the light. This stone looks like a small galaxy with its small specks of pyrite throughout. The material, hand-dug by local prospector Edmund Saunders in Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador, captures the unique beauty of Canadian corundum.
Under ultraviolet light, the cabochon fluoresces brightly, revealing rich ruby zones and a captivating inner glow that makes it an exceptional collector or jewelry stone.
Weight: 8.50 carats
Dimensions: approximately 13.5 x 4.75 mm