Mineral: | Corundum, Variety: Ruby | Chemical Formula: | Al2O3 | Size: | 67,3 x 33,8 x 25,2 crystal:11,3 x 8,9 mm | Weight: | | Transparence: | translucent - transparent | Quantity: | | Origin: | Mong Hsu, Shan State, Burma (Myanmar) | This is a rare matrix piece, the only one left and regarding the situation that Mong Hsu mine is closed and even rare specimen in the future. The ruby crystal is full intact with a flat growth and one contact face cause by a former neighbor crystal and disclosing the typical strong purplish coloration which is so typical for this mining site.

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