| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Sri Lanka > Corundum var. Sapphire |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 78845 |
| Mineral: | Corundum var. Sapphire |
| Locality: | Passara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka |
| Description: | Lustrous transparent colorless sapphire crystal, the gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with hexagonal di-pyramidal form composed of stepped crystal faces. The crystal faces and edges are well defined, though alluvial wear is apparent. Weight: 3.08 carats (0.6 grams) |
| Overall Size: | 11x5.5x5 mm |
| Crystals: | 11 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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