AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Vietnam > Corundum var. Ruby |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 44002 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Ruby |
Locality: | An Phu, Luc Yen District, Yen Bai Province, Vietnam |
Description: | Bright pink-violet ruby crystals, the pink gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with minor mica matrix attached on the bottom and rear. The ruby crystals are tapered hexagonal form with horizontal striations on the crystal faces. Excellent color. |
Overall Size: | 28x11x9 mm |
Crystals: | 5-17 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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