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Corundum var. Ruby from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 79330
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 irregular outer edges. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 1.3 grams
Overall Size:13x11x4 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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