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Corundum var. Sapphire from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Corundum var. Sapphire from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 21134
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Translucent, blue crystal of sapphire. The crystal is six-sided and tapers at both ends. The complex crystal pattern resembles striated surfaces. One end was attached to matrix has clean contact.
Overall Size:17x7x7 mm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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