AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Sri Lanka > Corundum var. Sapphire |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 41132 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Sapphire |
Locality: | Bibile, Monaragala District, Sri Lanka |
Description: | V-shaped group of two colorless corundum crystals with tapered hexagonal shapes and frosted surface luster due to alluvial wear from this placer deposit. The termination corner of the smaller crystal is chipped. |
Overall Size: | 24x14x6 mm |
Crystals: | 12-24 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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