“Ruby Heart,” Jegdalik, Sorobi District, Afghanistan, perched on white marble. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Translucent Red Ruby Specimen from Afghanistan
"Ruby Heart," Jegdalik, Sorobi District, Afghanistan, perched on white marble. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Article: Star Sapphires and the Daddy Moon: Gemstone Stories
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| Gemstone | Ruby, Corundum |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Afghanistan |
| Origin details | Jegdalik, Sorobi District |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | Red |
| Transparency | Translucent |