Gemological and Chemical Composition Characteristics of Basalt-Related Rubies from Chanthaburi-Trat, Thailand
The geographic origin determination of ruby is increasingly important in the gem trade and geological research. Unlike metamorphic-related ruby, the rarer basalt-related ruby has gained significant attention, especially from Thailand, a major producer of such gems. Thai rubies are classified as magm...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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Series: | Crystals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/13/8/1179 |