Burmese Ruby

 

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The red variety of corundum.

Hardness 9.0

Various shades of red. The red variety of corundum is associated with the color of blood.

Primary sources: Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India

 

Buy it now for $500 to $4000 per ct.

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