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Corundum var. Ruby from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby from Longido, Arusha, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 57712
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Longido, Arusha, Tanzania
Description:Segment of a large translucent ruby crystal, the pink variety of the mineral species corundum, with thin outer layer of green zoisite. Has potential for carving rough or could be sawn into 5-6 slices. Collected ca. 1980. Weight: 488 grams
Overall Size:7x6x5 cm
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