AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from India > Corundum var. Ruby |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 57953 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Ruby |
Locality: | Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India |
Description: | Doubly-terminated translucent ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with complex crystallization pattern on the faces. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #149 |
Overall Size: | 13x11x10 mm |
Crystals: | 13 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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