Parti Sapphire Specimen, 19 x 18 x 11 mm, from British Columbia, Canada

This small, beautiful corundum-sapphire specimen was collected from the Revelstoke region of British Columbia. This material comes from a high-alpine occurrence originally discovered by the late Canadian prospector Herb Hyder, a great friend and inspiration to me. Rock Rush now owns the claim and hand-mined and supplied this specimen from this remote location.

This raw mineral specimen features striking parti sapphire crystals hosted on a pale, contrasting light-green chrysolite matrix. The sapphires in this specimen range in colour and/or display distinct color zoning, including shades of rich purple-plum, soft pink, and patches of blue. This rough crystal specimen looks great from all angles and features well-defined crystalline structures with stepped crystal faces and unique natural surface etching. Under ultraviolet light, this specimen glows with vivid fluorescence, highlighting its chromium-rich, ruby-leaning geochemistry. 

Weight: 19.5 carats (~3.9 grams)

Dimensions: 19 x 18 x 11 mm

This specimen ships in a small specimen jar to keep it protected.