Natural History - Huge Ruby-Zoisite-Kyanite Sphere A very large and unusual sphere or orb carved from a rock rich in ruby, zoisite, and kyanite; with a display stand. 25.6 kg total, 24cm (9 1/2"). Extremely fine condition. Very unusual and beautiful display piece. Provenance Property of an Indian gentleman living in London; previously from an important Indian collection of high quality mineral examples; accompanied by a scholarly note TL 5307 by Dr Ron Bonewitz. Footnotes Dr Bonewitz notes: 'An unusually large and sound piece beautifully cut and finished. This mixture is found only in Tanzania.'
Natural History - Huge Ruby-Zoisite-Kyanite Sphere A very large and unusual sphere or orb carved from a rock rich in ruby, zoisite, and kyanite; with a display stand. 25.6 kg total, 24cm (9 1/2"). Extremely fine condition. Very unusual and beautiful display piece. Provenance Property of an Indian gentleman living in London; previously from an important Indian collection of high quality mineral examples; accompanied by a scholarly note TL 5307 by Dr Ron Bonewitz. Footnotes Dr Bonewitz notes: 'An unusually large and sound piece beautifully cut and finished. This mixture is found only in Tanzania.'
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