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Corundum var. Ruby from Ihosy District, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Ihosy District, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 15438
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Ihosy District, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Description:Single crystal of ruby corundum. The crystal is hexagonal with one irregular-shaped face. Good ruby color. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #353
Overall Size:18x16x13 mm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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