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Corundum var. Red-Orange Sapphire from Mozambique

 
Corundum var. Red-Orange Sapphire from Mozambique

Corundum var. Red-Orange Sapphire from Mozambique

Corundum var. Red-Orange Sapphire from Mozambique

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Red-Orange Sapphire from Mozambique

DESCRIPTION:No. 79378
Mineral:Corundum var. Red-Orange Sapphire
Locality:Mozambique
Description:Vivid red-orange sapphire crystal, the colored gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with no matrix attached. The sapphire crystal is an irregular triangular shape, with complex crystallization patters on the surfaces. Super color Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 1.0 grams
Overall Size:11x9x4.5 mm
Crystals:11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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