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Corundum var. Sapphire from Brazil

 
Corundum var. Sapphire from Brazil

Corundum var. Sapphire from Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 30065
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire
Locality:Brazil
Description:Large cluster of translucent blue sapphire crystals with old label on the bottom indicating it was collected in 1964. The crystal surfaces have many minute parallel faces, though one crystal is cleaved to show internal color.
Overall Size:10x8x6 cm
Crystals:2-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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