Certificate number 15-1821-CO-PR-8451-16







Certificate number15-1821-CO-PR-8451-16
Issue date2016-05-11
Mineral SpecieCorundum
VarietyRuby
Mineral SpecieCorundum
Variety Ruby
OriginNatural - glass filled treated
Chemical composition          Aluminium oxide
Crystal system Rhombohedral
Habit Hexagonal prism with rombohedral faces
ColourAccording to GIA GEmSet: stpR 6/4 strongly purplish red, medium dark, moderately strong
Cutting StyleHeart
Measurements7.70x8.78x5.73
Weight3.82 ct
LusterVitreous
TransparencyTransparent
Refractive indices1.770 - 1.762
Birrefringence0.008
Optic sign-
Hardness9 Mohs
CleavageNone
Density4.02
Absortion spectra absorciónDue to chromic oxide
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CommentsThis gem have been treated with glass fissure filling. Fissure filling material may be unstable to elevated temperatures and to chemical agents. Special care should be taken when cleaning or reparing jewelry items set with fissure filled corundum.
Small rounded crystals altered by heating and colour flashed revealing the glass filled fractures. Darkfield illumination, 15X. Small rounded crystals altered by heating and colour flashed revealing the glass filled fractures. Darkfield illumination, 40X.