This beautiful corundum-sapphire specimen containing fine-grained, ruby-leaning sapphire is from the Hopedale region of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Hand-dug by local prospector Edmund Saunders, this piece showcases vivid natural hues ranging from deep plum to magenta, along side a icy light blue feldspar and a dark biotite rich matrix. Under ultraviolet light, the specimen glows with a striking fluorescence, highlighting the specimens chromium-rich geochemistry.
This is the most impressive and visually captivating Hopedale corundum specimen received to date, a true collector’s piece. A 3D printed stand is included, please choose between white and black. For more information about this specimen, or to inquire about other large museum-quality Hopedale corundum specimens, please reach out.
