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Rare Silky Ruby Trapiche 11.05 ct from Africa

SKU
Dimensions (mm)
12.650 x 12.240 x 4.700mm
Weight (cts)
11.050
Shape
Hexagon
Type
Faceted
Colours

Rare ~ Silky Ruby Trapiche 11.05 ct from Africa

Weight;(11.05)CT

Stone:(Ruby)

Shape:(Hexagonal)

A very rare variety of Ruby with inclusions forming a star-shaped pattern.

First described 1991

Origin of name: Trapiche is the Spanish word for the cogwheel used to crush sugarcane. In this very rare type of Ruby inclusions form a pattern resembling the spokes of a wheel.

Can be confused with: no other gem

Localities: at the time of writing (July 2018) only there are only two known sources. One is in Mong Hsu, Myanmar (Burma), the other in the border area between the two Indian federal states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Burmese Trapiche Rubies hardly ever reach a weight of 1ct.

From India specimens of more than 70cts are known.

Worth knowing: Indian Trapiche Rubies are currently (2018) mined in two pits. One yields red to dark red specimens, while gems from the other pit are characterized by a distinct purple hue.

The Indian occurrences were discovered somewhat accidentally, while (unsuccessfully) prospecting for uranium ore.

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  • pswi
    pswi
    Positive

    A little beauty! Thanks for the quick & problemfree delivery. PSW

  • doatru3
    doatru3
    Positive

    Beautiful gem, thank you

  • gosuk
    gosuk
    Neutral

    Item was not as described in fact, it was totally different. Seller offered refund for the return of the gem however it would cost me more to send it back then it was worth it.

  • gosuk
    gosuk
    Positive

    Love stone very happy with it !

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Overview

Listing Type : Standard
Product ID : 2551365
Estimated RRP : $265.00
Starting Bid : $1
Starts : 2nd November 2024 05:48 pm PDT
Ends : 16th November 2024 04:48 pm PST
* All prices are in USD