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Corundum var. Sapphire from west fork of Rock Creek, west of Philipsburg, Granite County, Montana

 
Corundum var. Sapphire from west fork of Rock Creek, west of Philipsburg, Granite County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 39918
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire
Locality:west fork of Rock Creek, west of Philipsburg, Granite County, Montana
Description:Four transparent greenish-blue sapphire crystals with waterworn exterior surfaces found in placer deposits. One sapphire has distinct color zoning. Total weight: 5.83 carats.
Overall Size:5-7 mm
Crystals:5-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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