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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 31256
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire.
Locality:Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Cluster of blue to gray sapphire crystals with one face showing internal zoning. The specimen is remarkably complete with only one corner on the rear that intersected an adjacent crystal.
Overall Size:4x3.5x2.5 cm.
Crystals:2-3.5 cm.
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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