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Corundum var. Pink Sapphire from Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Pink Sapphire from Tanzania

Corundum var. Pink Sapphire from Tanzania

Corundum var. Pink Sapphire from Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 78816
Mineral:Corundum var. Pink Sapphire
Locality:Tanzania
Description:Translucent pink sapphire crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, with no attached matrix. The sapphire crystal is irregular form with complex parallel crystallization patterns on select faces.
Overall Size:18x17x10 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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