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Corundum var. Ruby in marble from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 82515
Mineral:	Corundum var. Ruby in marble
Locality:	Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:	Cluster of many translucent pink ruby crystals, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, perched on the top edge of translucent light-colored marble. Under magnification can be seen many small gem-grade sections that are internally transparent. The ruby crystals fluoresce red under LW-SW UV illumination. Ex. Miller collection T3914; ex. Betts #78579
Overall Size:	22x13x11 mm
Crystals:	1-4 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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