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DESCRIPTION: | No. 17016 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Ruby |
Locality: | Cowee Creek, Macon County, North Carolina |
Description: | Hexagonal crystal of ruby variety of corundum. The pink color is visible at the termination and the outer prism faces have a rough texture, but the translucency is still apparent. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection #451e |
Overall Size: | 9x5x4 mm |
Crystals: | 9 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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