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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 22192
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire
Locality:Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Three interconnected sapphire crystals with water-worn surfaces from alluvial deposition. The bottom side is cleaved flat. The crystals are very transparent and have a pale lilac-pink color.
Overall Size:13x9x6 mm
Crystals:6-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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