Rough Ruby Gem

Natural rough ruby specimen, uncut and unpolished in its raw crystalline form. Ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum, prized for its deep red color and exceptional hardness (9 on the Mohs scale), second only to diamond. This rough piece is well suited to gemstone collectors, lapidaries who wish to cut and facet their own stone, or anyone drawn to ruby’s traditional associations with passion, vitality, and courage. Because it is uncut, the finished appearance, clarity, and yield will depend on how the stone is worked.