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Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 79375
Mineral:Corundum var. Blue Sapphire
Locality:Tanzania
Description:Lustrous translucent blue-gray sapphire crystal, the colored gem variety of the mineral corundum, in light-colored matrix. The sapphire crystal is hexagonal form, with flat basal pinacoid termination with second-order pyramidal corner faces. Weight: 3.6 grams
Overall Size:17x12x8 mm6
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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