RubyRuby from Myanmar (Burma) is one of the most storied gems in the world. Some of the finest Rubies in the world are found in the Mogok region of Myanmar. This gem has an attractive pinkish red color, and is certainly gem quality in clarity, despite some inclusions. It has a traditional "Round Step" cut. It should be noted that this stone is most likely glass filled, which is a technique used to improve the clarity of Rubies, and is an acceptable

which shows a bit of pleochroism with slight golden

This piece features a very attractive

If you collect this material

here is a beautiful banded Agate specimen

These pieces have what I think is some of the best matrix for these crystals from Bolivia

Specimen # BOL711B54

and despite the larger size of the Augelites

Minor edge wear

It is well isolated with excellent dodecahedral form and despite how it may appear in the photos

and certainly different from the typical Cassiterites from Viloco

When you flip the piece over

enveloping the exterior