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Corundum var. Sapphire from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Sapphire from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 50822
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire
Locality:Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Doubly-terminated di-pyramidal transparent-to-translucent blue sapphire corundum crystal with transverse striations on the crystal faces. This crystal was recovered from an alluvial deposit and the edges are water-worn. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:17x11x7 mm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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