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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 76888
Mineral:Corundum var. Blue Sapphire
Locality:Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Lustrous transparent blue sapphire crystal, the blue gem variety of the mineral corundum, with hexagonal di-pyramidal form composed of striated crystal faces, and stepped basal pinacoid termination on both ends. The sapphire is unusually transparent Collected ca. 1985. Weight: 2.54 carats
Overall Size:10x5.5x4.5 mm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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