AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Tanzania > Corundum var. Ruby |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 79329 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Ruby |
Locality: | Longido, Arusha, Tanzania |
Description: | Lustrous translucent deep-pink ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, with no matrix. The ruby crystal is thin hexagonal form, with stepped parallel crystallization patterns, and minor remnants of light-colored matrix in crevices. Weight: 1.6 grams |
Overall Size: | 14x13x3 mm |
Crystals: | 14 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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