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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 35627
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Tapered crystal of pink ruby variety of corundum with complex prism faces. Good translucency and excellent color. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection
Overall Size:13x7x7 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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