Description
A specimen of ruby corundum from the occurrence nearby the village of Paranesti in Greece. This piece features a prominent pinkish-red ruby crystal embedded in a green pargasitic matrix. The ruby exhibits vivid fluorescence under ultraviolet light and represents a characteristic example of Greek ruby. Field-collected in April 2023.
LOCATION
Greece, Paranesti, Ruby occurrence
SIZE
3.0 cm
WEIGHT
12 g