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Corundum var. Ruby from Ganesh, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Ganesh, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Corundum var. Ruby from Ganesh, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 44009
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Ganesh, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Large translucent ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral species corundum, embedded in yellowish marble. The crystal has deep purple-pink color and lustrous termination faces.
Overall Size:3.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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