Giant Soviet Laser(?) Ruby Crystal, Wand or Sword Blade exotic These are partial and complete

These are partial and complete laser rods in a variety of different types of YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet)

These are lab grown moissanites faceted in a custom glittery 'hypercube' design

This is a custom-designed adapter for cutting tables at approximately 45 degrees

green and purple depending on the lighting

with representative photos of crystals on a 1 mm grid

Giant Soviet Laser(?) Ruby Crystal, Wand or Sword Blade exotic These are partial and completeThis is a bizarre crystal of ruby from an old collection of Soviet material. I am not even sure of the growth method it is very long and slender, and flattened, which makes me think it may have been grown by floating zone, though some sort of ultra refined flame fusion could be possible too. The unusual growth and lower concentration pure chromium doping makes me think it is likely laser ruby, meant to be grown for one long rod. The base has some