AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Afghanistan > Corundum var. Ruby |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 15612 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Ruby |
Locality: | Jegdalek, Sorobi District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan |
Description: | Bright, pink-red ruby corundum crystal in white marble matrix. The crystal is well exposed and is complete except for a small area in a corner. Fluoresces orange under UV illumination. |
Overall Size: | 4x3x2 cm |
Crystals: | 25 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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