AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mozambique > Corundum var. Padparadscha Sapphire |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 79094 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Padparadscha Sapphire |
Locality: | Mozambique |
Description: | Thin lustrous transparent pink Padparadscha sapphire crystal, the gem variety of corundum named for the resemblance to a lotus flower (from Sanskrit padma ranga; padma = lotus; ranga = color), with mottled crystallization surface patterns. Weight: 2.93 carats (0.60 grams) |
Overall Size: | 15x10x1.5 mm |
Crystals: | 15 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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