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

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

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

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

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 78609
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Vivid pink-violet ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, fully crystallized on all faces with a small attachment point on one corner. The surfaces of the ruby crystal are lustrous with minimal alluvial wear. Weight: 8.46 carats. The ruby crystal fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Originally acquired from D. Blauwet ca. 1990
Overall Size:17x8x6 mm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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