Rubies in River?

[starsplitter]

Thanks.

 

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[StoneWhisper]

Many of our best finds are rivers, streams and dried op lakes or river beds.. So it's entirly possible that what you have are rubies.. Star Rubies even.. It's a good idea to have a few refeance books on hand to compare and make sure you really clean them.. Post pics would be nice for others to help ID them.

 

[Bajahunter]

They could be.
There is a greater probability that they are garnets.
http://www.unige.ch/sciences/terre/mineral/publications/onlinepub/vallance_nambija_nancy06.pdf
If you are in this area it might answer some of your questions.

 

[marinedad]

like advice before me, garnets would be my 1st guess, but possible ruby too.

 

[Eu_citzen]

I agree with Baja, garnets are more likely.

 

[starsplitter]

Yes... probably garnets based upon the study. Thanks.