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Ruby in Zoisite (Corundum, variety Ruby) from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

 
Ruby in Zoisite (Corundum, variety Ruby) from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

Ruby in Zoisite (Corundum, variety Ruby) from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

Ruby in Zoisite (Corundum, variety Ruby) from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

Ruby in Zoisite (Corundum, variety Ruby) from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

Ruby in Zoisite (Corundum, variety Ruby) from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 70398
Mineral:Ruby in Zoisite (Corundum, variety Ruby)
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 zoned crystallization pattern visible in the cleavage faces and is exposed front and rear. Weight: 603 grams
Overall Size:9.5x6.5x6.5 cm
Crystals:62 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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