Corundum specimens from the Appalachian Mountains...

[BurntBear]

Here are some random Corundum specimens from the Appalachian mountains:

All of these specimens were retrieved from stream placer, except the Ruby/Zoisite specimen(s).

Ruby in Zoisite:





UV Lighting:







Star Corundum Specimens:

























First cut Ruby: This cut was from one of the lesser quality specimens. None-the-less, it is a natural beauty and remains untreated at 1.10 cts., 7x5mm.





Faceted North Carolina Star Ruby:



More to come, thanks for looking!

 

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[BurntBear]

Rough Star Ruby:

 

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[rodoconnor]

Luke. if you ever make it out to the Pacific Northwest ,you would have a ball. Idaho is the Gem State. Rod

 

[BurntBear]

That's for sure! I got invited to an area in southwest Montana yesterday to do some prospecting. My buddy lives out there half the year. Can't wait to make an adventure out there!