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Corundum var. Ruby from Jos placer deposits, Kaduna, Nigeria

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Jos placer deposits, Kaduna, Nigeria

Corundum var. Ruby from Jos placer deposits, Kaduna, Nigeria

Corundum var. Ruby from Jos placer deposits, Kaduna, Nigeria

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Jos placer deposits, Kaduna, Nigeria

DESCRIPTION:No. 79086
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Jos placer deposits, Kaduna, Nigeria
Description:Two intersecting hexagonal translucent pink ruby crystals, 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:12x11x10 mm
Crystals:5-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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