AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Sri Lanka > Corundum var. Pink Sapphire |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 39958 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Pink Sapphire |
Locality: | near Kolonne, Ratnapura District, 20 km NW of Embilipitiya, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka |
Description: | Di-pyramidal translucent pink sapphire crystal with one terminated end. The color is not deep enough to be considered a true ruby corundum, and should be properly labeled a pink sapphire (though some unscrupulous dealers ignore the distinction). |
Overall Size: | 10x5x4 mm |
Crystals: | 10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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