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Corundum var. Cat's-Eye Ruby from Myanmar (Burma)

 
Corundum var. Cat's-Eye Ruby from Myanmar (Burma)

Corundum var. Cat's-Eye Ruby from Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 34141
Mineral:Corundum var. Cat's-Eye Ruby
Locality:Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Red-violet ruby crystal polished in a dome shape on the top to show the chatoyancy (cat's-eye). The effect moves as the crystal is tilted in the light. The corundum internal growth patterns are easily visible.
Overall Size:22x18x18 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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