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Ruby - Madagascar? Nov 6, 2006 14:46:28 GMT -5

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Post by ladyt on Nov 6, 2006 14:46:28 GMT -5

Hi. I bought a lot of rubies, that where marked as Madagascar Rubies, from one of the gem shows I went to a couple of weeks ago. By a lot I mean a parcel of rubies, 29 of them all around 1 1/2" long and as thick around as my index finger. They have the classic octagon shapes. I decided to play with one to see what it was about. I just shaped it and put it through the stages and shined it. It has a few internal cracks that as I shaped it, some appeared worse and others dissappered. Same with the small holes. I did get a half way descent cab out of it. I don't know what I will do with it though. Do you guys think I could wrap it or should I just keep it like it is? These rubies are so dark they almost appear purple.

Thanks so much for looking!

Tonja

Jurrasic Jonje driving up their electric bill Member since September 2006 Posts: 2,659	Ruby - Madagascar? Nov 6, 2006 16:29:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Nov 6, 2006 16:29:29 GMT -5 I think it would look greta with a gold wrap.
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ladyt Guest	Ruby - Madagascar? Nov 7, 2006 6:06:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ladyt on Nov 7, 2006 6:06:47 GMT -5 Thanks Jonje. I will probably do just that. Does anyone know the conversion formuls to convert grams to carats? If there's not one, how do I get the carat weight of these rubies? Thanks, Tonja

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	Ruby - Madagascar? Nov 7, 2006 6:56:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Nov 7, 2006 6:56:42 GMT -5 15 grams is 75 carats. Check out this link: www.metric-conversions.org/weight-conversion.htm
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ladyt Guest	Ruby - Madagascar? Nov 7, 2006 13:12:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ladyt on Nov 7, 2006 13:12:48 GMT -5 Cool Toad. Thanks for the website. According to it, this ruby is 30 carats. That's cool! Thanks again. Tonja

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	Ruby - Madagascar? Nov 8, 2006 7:57:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Nov 8, 2006 7:57:52 GMT -5 No problem. Cool cab by the way.
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