Ruby Corundum Buddha Head Carving TF1950 amphibole quartz and the rarity of intact

and the rarity of intact single points with uniform chrysocolla coverage from this mine

The Dodo deposit (often referred to as Dodo Mine) is a well-known mineral locality in the Subpolar Ural Mountains of Russia near the village of Neroika and some 100 km west-northwest of Saranpaul

This Spanish aragonite specimen has a lovely purple color in the center of the crystals and fades abruptly to an opaque white at the ends

Weight: 946 grams

Ruby Corundum Buddha Head Carving TF1950 amphibole quartz and the rarity of intactRuby Corundum Buddha Head Carving Approx. Dimensions: 1. 5x1. 5x0. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 36. 4 grams Locality: India This lovely little Buddha head is carved into a natural piece of ruby corundum. The reverse side has been left completely natural and features the trigonal structures common to ruby corundum specimens. Keeping statues of Buddha in the home, office, or giving them as gifts can serve as an inspiration on the spiritual journey to strive