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Corundum var. Sapphire (gem-grade) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Sapphire (gem-grade) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Sapphire (gem-grade) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Sapphire (gem-grade) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Sapphire (gem-grade) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Sapphire (gem-grade) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Sapphire (gem-grade) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Sapphire (gem-grade) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Sapphire (gem-grade) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 62399
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire (gem-grade)
Locality:Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Four intersecting superb gem-grade lustrous transparent blue sapphire crystals, the colored gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with hexagonal di-pyramidal form composed of stepped crystal faces. Both ends of the central sapphire are flawless. Weight: 9.94 carats
Overall Size:21x11x10 mm
Crystals:2-21 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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