AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from India > Corundum var. Ruby |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 34821 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Ruby |
Locality: | Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India |
Description: | Translucent deep-pink ruby corundum crystals frozen in bray matrix. The ruby crystals have complex striated surfaces and hexagonal form. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005) |
Overall Size: | 30x28x22 mm |
Crystals: | 4-6 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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