Partially dissolved calcite crystals in an unheated ruby from Mogok, Myanmar

Partially dissolved calcite crystals in an unheated ruby from Mogok, Myanmar.

The majority of Mogok rubies contain calcite crystals, dissolved or not. More information about Mogok gems, their history, extraction methods, etc. can be found in this book (available in French and English).

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