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Corundum var. Ruby in chrome-rich Diopside from Letaba District, Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

 
Corundum var. Ruby in chrome-rich Diopside from Letaba District, Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 28683
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby in chrome-rich Diopside
Locality:Letaba District, Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa
Description:Irregular crystals of ruby corundum in green matrix of chrome-rich diopside. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:9x8x5 cm
Crystals:2-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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