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Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India

Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India

DESCRIPTION:No. 41974
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India
Description:Three translucent ruby corundum crystals in gray matrix with several incomplete crystals on the bottom. The ruby crystals are hexagonal prismatic form and show typical twin striations on the crystal terminations. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #493
Overall Size:4x4x3 cm
Crystals:8-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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