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Corundum var. Ruby from Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 18550
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Colorful specimen of ruby corundum attached to small chunk of white marble matrix. Two crystal faces show typical striations, the back faces ore obscured by remnants of matrix. The crystal appears to be complete.
Overall Size:25x20x18 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only
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