AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Nigeria > Corundum var. Ruby |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 79084 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Ruby |
Locality: | Jos placer deposits, Kaduna, Nigeria |
Description: | Elongated hexagonal translucent pink ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with textured surfaces that have glossy faces interrupted by impressions of other minerals, probably mica, that dissolved or wore away. Weight: 3.1 grams |
Overall Size: | 14x10x8 mm |
Crystals: | 14 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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