AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Sri Lanka > Corundum var. Sapphire |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 33692 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Sapphire |
Locality: | Kadwada, Horana - Ratnapura, Western Province, Sri Lanka |
Description: | Translucent yellow sapphire crystal with hexagonal crystal form. The edges are rounded due to alluvial action. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #095; acquired from Plummers (Ca.) in 1953 |
Overall Size: | 18x12x9 mm |
Crystals: | 18 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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