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Corundum var. Sapphire from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Sapphire from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Sapphire from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Sapphire from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 82506
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire
Locality:Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Lustrous transparent pinkish-gray sapphire crystal, the gem variety of the mineral species corundum. The sapphire crystal is tapered hexagonal crystal form, with striated crystallization patterns on the prism faces. Fluoresces red under LW UV. Weight: 0.92 carats. Ex. Miller collection T3162; ex. Betts #70008
Overall Size:7x4x3 mm
Crystals:7 mm
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