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| RUBY MINERAL NATURAL COLOR Hardness 9 |
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Corundum is composed of pure alumina; its colouring is due to metallic
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| oxide traces or inclusions. The color of ruby is due to chromium oxide. |
| Gems are generally found in alluvium, but come either from basaltic slags, or from metamorphic marble. |
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| Ruby, natural tabular crystal 6.92 cts. / 15.2 x 13.1 x 2.6 mm. ( Deep red ) glossy |
USD 37 .00 ref RUmita692c  |
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