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Corundum var. Ruby (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Ruby (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 78829
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby (polished)
Locality:Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania
Description:Lustrous translucent ruby crystal, the red gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with all faces polished to highlight the deep red internal color.
Overall Size:12x11x3 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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