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Corundum var. Ruby from Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby from Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby from Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby from Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 79288
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Tanzania
Description:Large partial crystal of lustrous translucent deep-pink ruby, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, with remnants of dark matrix in the edge faces. The ruby crystal is dominated by broad termination faces with stepped crystallization patterns. Weight: 8.8 grams
Overall Size:28x19x8 mm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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