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Corundum var. Ruby in Zoisite from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Ruby in Zoisite from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby in Zoisite from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby in Zoisite from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 70397
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby in Zoisite
Locality:Longido, Arusha, Tanzania
Description:Large hexagonal translucent ruby crystal, the pink-red gem variety of the mineral corundum, surrounded by fine-grained green zoisite. The ruby crystal has distinct crystallization pattern visible in the reflections off the cleavage faces. Weight: 528 grams
Overall Size:9x6.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:65 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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