dropkickaria
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- Sep 19, 2023
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This was passed down to me from a relative. Just wanted to make sure it's ruby. Thanks
🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Need help identifying rough stone
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Emil W
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Crystal structure and inclusions are correct for corundum. A local jeweler would be able to test it for you using a diamond tester. Ruby/sapphire test just under diamond via the diamond tester's heat-transfer reading.
Yours would not be considered gem quality (except by the likes of eBay and online sellers). It is, however, a very nice mineral specimen. Set it on a nice display stand, showing the crystal structure.
Crystal structure and inclusions are correct for corundum. A local jeweler would be able to test it for you using a diamond tester. Ruby/sapphire test just under diamond via the diamond tester's heat-transfer reading.
Yours would not be considered gem quality (except by the likes of eBay and online sellers). It is, however, a very nice mineral specimen. Set it on a nice display stand, showing the crystal structure.
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dropkickaria
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Thank you. A follow up question, if I want to sell, should I go to a lapidary first or get appraised and sell as is?
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