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Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India

Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India

Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India

DESCRIPTION:No. 31031
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India
Description:Two intersecting crystals of ruby corundum. The ruby crystals are tabular, hexagonal form with remnants of muscovite on the surface. Both crystals are complete all around with no point of attachment, though the edges show alluvial wear.
Overall Size:5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:3.5 cm
Archived: For reference only
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