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Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 78542
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Lustrous doubly-terminated translucent hot-pink ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of corundum, fully crystallized on all aces with no attached matrix. The ruby crystal is hexagonal form with flat basal pinacoid terminations. Excellent vivid color. Weight: 18.33 carats
Overall Size:16x11x10 mm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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