395 ct ruby

[hd2000jk]

 

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[Jason in Enid]

It's the same with all gems. Size, clarity, quality. That has size, but looks really rough.

 

[hd2000jk]

cleaning it up now will take new picture when it comes out the acid bath

 

[millertime461]

How do I post something on here?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

How do I post something on here?

Do you mean post a picture? Your comment I quoted is a post.






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[huntsman53]

The Ruby appears only collectible as a specimen. With that said, I would imagine it could bring $50 to $200 but it really depends on what someone is willing to pay for it. If it is deemed that there are portions of the stone that could yield some nice Cabochoned Gems, then it could fetch a much better price.


Frank

 

[hd2000jk]

thanks it will be cut in april hope to get 4 nice pieces out of it...

 

[gunsil]

I agree with Jason, it doesn't look like gem quality to me. It looks like specimen quality like most all American found rubies. Only cutting into it will tell for sure but I think the cost of cutting and polishing may be more than the value to others than the finished stones would be worth. Of course since you found it, the sentimental value of the finished stones would be great. If you bought it in the gift shop, it would be of less sentimental value I would think.

 

[lastleg]

Please post a picture after it's bath.

 

[lastleg]

Also which acid do you use? I just finished grinding away country rock from a silver specimen. I
thought of using acid but didn't know which to use.

 

[huntsman53]

Also which acid do you use? I just finished grinding away country rock from a silver specimen. I
thought of using acid but didn't know which to use.

It would be best to use Oxalic Acid as it is the safest to use! Muriatic Acid can be used but it is dangerous and must only be used outside or in a well vented location and you should use both eye and breathing protection. Any stubborn stains or material that are not removed by the acid bath, might possibly be removed with a brush and toothpick. I have used a heavy Baking Soda portion to some toothpaste to make a paste to use on some specimens and sometimes it works and sometimes you get mixed or very little positive results. For more information, check out the link below.

Cleaning mineral specimens: a guide for mineral collectors and field collectors on home techniques.

Good luck and please be safe!


Frank

 

[lastleg]

Thank you Frank. I have several pounds of Creede silver I'm working on.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Nice sized piece. I think the value is getting it cut into nice size stones. Four nice stones will fetch a greater value than a large specimen. If you get some nice stones it could be as low as $35 ct. or as high as $100 ct. Even higher, you never really know until you get it cut and ea. piece appraised. Rubies have sold for as much as a couple hundred thousand per ct.

Keep @ it and HH !!

 

[Bluedogcards]

Rubies will be rough looking, the nicer one ill only be cloudy, there is a heat test that can be done to the ruby to bring out the true luster, but only a hand ful o people can do that, i would look into the high end dealers, as they will know whats is what with it.

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

Someone pls correct me if I am wrong. Could be possible you have a nice star-ruby?
I think it's when certain rutiles(?) line up properly, you can get the "star" effect from rubies and sapphires(corundum).
Not sure if they need any kind of heat to make that happen. I thought the heat would just clear and enhance the stone, possibly.
The star sapphires and rubies I ever saw, were just round cabochons.
Very nice find! Thanks for sharing it.

 

[MadJack_ME]

Sell that baby to the Ice Cold Gold crew! LOL