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Corundum var. Ruby from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Ruby from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Ruby from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 78954
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Partial crystal of lustrous transparent-to-translucent pink ruby, the red gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with no matrix. The ruby crystal has portions of several crystal faces visible and internally shows gemmy areas. Weight: 1.5 grams
Overall Size:11x11x8 mm
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