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Corundum var. Sapphire from Asheville, Buncome County, North Carolina

 
Corundum var. Sapphire from Asheville, Buncome County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 41025
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire
Locality:Asheville, Buncome County, North Carolina
Description:Heavy specimen of dark blue sapphire variety of corundum showing cleavage faces on all sides and margarite matrix on one end. Ex. M. Cohan collection
Overall Size:4.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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