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Corundum var. Ruby from Möng Hsu, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Möng Hsu, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

Corundum var. Ruby from Möng Hsu, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

Corundum var. Ruby from Möng Hsu, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

Corundum var. Ruby from Möng Hsu, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Möng Hsu, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Möng Hsu, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 78608
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Möng Hsu, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Vivid pinkish-red ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, crystallized all around with remnants of matrix on the bottom end. The surfaces of the ruby crystal are composed of microscopic parallel faces giving them a satin luster. Weight: 4.08 carats. Probably heat treated. The ruby crystal fluoresces red under LW-SW UV illumination
Overall Size:12x5x5 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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