Corundum (Var: Ruby)
Subramanya, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, India
Large, well formed hexagonal ruby crystal with deep ruby-red color. This crystal is elongated and the surface resembles many stacked 1 mm layers, very unique. This is the largest ruby I have available. Overall size of mineral specimen: 5.5x3x2 cm. Size of individual crystals: 5.5 cm.
© 2001 John H. Betts