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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 34970
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire
Locality:Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Description:Doubly-terminated crystal of colorless sapphire variety of corundum. The crystal has lustrous crystal faces and is internally transparent and colorless. Center has limonite staining.
Overall Size:14x5x4 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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