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Corundum var. Ruby from Madagascar

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Madagascar

Corundum var. Ruby from Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 44744
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Madagascar
Description:Hexagonal ruby crystal, the red-pink gem variety of the mineral species corundum, in dark schist matrix. The ruby crystal is tapered in stepped layers that look like stacked disks and runs completely through the matrix. Good color and translucency.
Overall Size:4x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:3.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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