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Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 78583
Mineral:	Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:	Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:	Superb gem-grade vivid red-pink ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, fully crystallized on all faces with no attachment point - a floater. This appears to be two ruby crystals that grew together and has extraordinary clarity. The ruby crystals fluoresce red under LW-SW UV illumination. Weight: 3.50 carats
Overall Size:	7.5x6x5.5 mm
Crystals:	7.5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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