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Corundum var. Ruby from Letaba District, Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Letaba District, Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 26032
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Letaba District, Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa
Description:Flattened crystal of ruby corundum in green matrix of chrome-rich diopside. Superb color on the ruby. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #198
Overall Size:8x5x5 cm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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