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Corundum var. Ruby in Zoisite from Longido, Arusha Province, Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Ruby in Zoisite from Longido, Arusha Province, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 33269
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby in Zoisite
Locality:Longido, Arusha Province, Tanzania
Description:Bright pink ruby corundum crystal embedded in green chrome-rich zoisite from the famous mining area west of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overall Size:12x9x8 cm
Crystals:6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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