AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from India > Corundum var. Ruby |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 64372 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Ruby |
Locality: | Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India |
Description: | Doubly terminated ruby crystal, the pink variety of the mineral species corundum, with slightly rounded crystal edges caused by alluvial wear. The ruby crystal faces have microscopic crystallization patterns that reflect light simultaneously. Ex. Mort Metersky collection |
Overall Size: | 11x6x5 mm |
Crystals: | 11 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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