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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Main Authors: Enqi Li, Bo Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Crystals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/13/8/1179