| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Sri Lanka > Corundum var. Sapphire |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 28730 |
| Mineral: | Corundum var. Sapphire |
| Locality: | Sri Lanka |
| Description: | Portion of a large, water-worn sapphire crystal that was cleaved off the end exposing a flat face with deep blue color. When rear-illuminated the specimen is translucent. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970) |
| Overall Size: | 35x25x10 mm |
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| Archived: | For reference only |
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