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Corundum var. Ruby from Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 16840
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Sri Lanka
Description:Hexagonal crystal of red corundum, variety ruby. The crystal is slightly bent in one direction due to deformation during growth. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #311
Overall Size:12x5x5 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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