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Corundum var. Ruby from Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 28734
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Gemmy crystal of blood-red ruby with complexly crystallized surface. Fluoresces red under UV illumination. Complete and undamaged.
Overall Size:9x8x6 mm
Crystals:9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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