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Corundum var. Sapphire (0.32 carat gemstone and 1.51 carat rough crystal) from Missouri River gravel bar, Lewis and Clark County, Montana

 
Corundum var. Sapphire (0.32 carat gemstone and 1.51 carat rough crystal) from Missouri River gravel bar, Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Corundum var. Sapphire (0.32 carat gemstone and 1.51 carat rough crystal) from Missouri River gravel bar, Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Corundum var. Sapphire (0.32 carat gemstone and 1.51 carat rough crystal) from Missouri River gravel bar, Lewis and Clark County, Montana

DESCRIPTION:No. 77102
Mineral:Corundum var. Sapphire (0.32 carat gemstone and 1.51 carat rough crystal)
Locality:Missouri River gravel bar, Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Description:Two specimens of yellow sapphire, the gem variety of the mineral species corundum. One is an 6x6 mm uncut rough gem-grade yellow sapphire and the other is a 5 mm pear-shaped faceted sapphire gemstone. Ex. May Hansen ca. 1970
Overall Size:5-6 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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