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Corundum (var. Ruby)

Name: Corundum (var. Ruby)
SKU: 33582-PT
Availability: OutOfStock

33582-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion Tag: Fluorescent

Mysore corundum deposits, Karnataka

India

Dimensions: 3.5x3.0x2.1 cm

Largest crystal size: 10 mm

Price: CA

While rarely of gem quality, the ruby crystals from Mysore, India, are among the most celebrated examples of this red variety of corundum. This specimen exhibits a rich purplish-red crystal is set on a quartz and black muscovite schist matrix. Rubies from India are often labeled simply “Mysore,” a designation with historical significance but limited geographic precision. Mysore refers to everything from a modern city to an ancient kingdom. This ambiguity arises because many rubies are sourced from clandestine mining sites, and their exact origins are deliberately obscured to protect those localities. Consequently, rubies labeled as “Mysore” may originate from various locations across Karnataka state.

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This specimen comes from the collection of Dr. Peter Tarassoff, a prominent figure in mineralogy, particularly known for his work at Mont Saint-Hilaire (MSH). His diligent collecting and examination efforts have led him to be the first to identify at least 35 species and discover 12 new species, not only at MSH but also at other alkaline localities. Dubbed the "Dean" of Mont Saint-Hilaire collectors, Peter was honoured with the naming of the new species petarasite in 1980. He has authored or co-authored numerous mineralogical articles and has been a member of the Mineralogical Association of Canada since 1964. Additionally, Peter has volunteered at the Redpath Museum for the past 21 years, where he was formally appointed the Honorary Curator of Mineralogy. In recognition of his significant contributions to mineralogy, Peter was awarded the 2017 Pinch Medal

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