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Corundum var. Ruby (crystals plus faceted gemstone) from Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Ruby (crystals plus faceted gemstone) from Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 35625
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby (crystals plus faceted gemstone)
Locality:Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:A pair of ruby specimens, one a single bright pink crystal 9 mm long, plus a bright pink faceted gemstone 6.5x6 mm. Minor edge wear or surface flaws due to alluvial action. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection
Overall Size:6.5x9 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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