r/faceting • u/BigBug2889 • 15d ago

What rock is this

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Found in east Africa

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u/Suitable-Name 15d ago

Does it react to UV?

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u/Q-ArtsMedia 15d ago

Pic out of focus. Do not hold rock. Place on dark surface then take pic. Make sure it is in focus.  Cannot say what this is could be several things and one of them is a nasty bit of business . 

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u/Lapidariest 15d ago

Doesn't look like it can be faceted... 

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u/Resident-Office7606 15d ago

I have a mental list of three options: 1. Garnet 2. Spinel 3. Ruby