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Corundum var. Ruby from Jegdalek, Sorobi District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Jegdalek, Sorobi District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Jegdalek, Sorobi District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 14856
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Jegdalek, Sorobi District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan
Description:Flattened crystal of translucent ruby corundum in white marble matrix. Several smaller rubies around the base too. Excellent bright ruby red color. Fluoresces red under UV illumination.
Overall Size:23x15x10 mm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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