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

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 78987
Mineral:	Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:	Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:	Large lustrous translucent pink floater ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with no matrix. The ruby crystal is tapered hexagonal form, resulting in a triangular shape, with striated crystallization patterns on the faces. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 12.6 grams
Overall Size:	25x23x11 mm
Crystals:	25 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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