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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 78960
Mineral:Corundum var. Blue Sapphire
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Lustrous translucent blue sapphire crystal, the gem variety of the mineral corundum, with no attached matrix. The sapphire crystal is tapered hexagonal form with basal pinacoid termination. The bottom face was the attachment point. Weight: 0.8 grams
Overall Size:9x8x6 mm
Crystals:9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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