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Corundum var. Ruby from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 34966
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Description:Doubly-terminated crystal of pink ruby variety of corundum. The crystal has lustrous crystal faces, medium pink color and is internally transparent.
Overall Size:11x5x3 mm
Crystals:11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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