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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 79311
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Lustrous translucent pink ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, with no matrix. The ruby crystal is irregular form, with many small parallel crystal faces on the surfaces. Weight: 2.0 grams
Overall Size:15x11x8 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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