Corundum (var. ruby)

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Object Details

Taxon

Corundum (var. ruby) - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified

4 Aug 2025

Specimen Count

Other Numbers

IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002MZ0

USNM Number

NMNH G8479-00

Color

Very Dark Red

Cut

Modified Oval Brilliant

Jewelery Type

Ring

Weight

5.65 ct

Place

Tingsongkhla, near Ban Dinlau Station, Thailand, Asia

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Mineral Sciences

Gems

Data Source

NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3ebe47e91-4ca9-4579-b626-2fa6376c246e

Record ID

nmnhmineralsciences_1005712