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Corundum var. Ruby from Vernon, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Vernon, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 37818
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Vernon, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Translucent ruby variety of corundum in an elongated, irregularly shaped crystal and no matrix attached. Ruby corundum is one of the rarest minerals from New Jersey. Ex. Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia collection #23813
Overall Size:27x12x9 mm
Crystals:4-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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