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Corundum var. Ruby (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Ruby  (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby  (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby  (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby  (polished) from Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 78830
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby (polished)
Locality:Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma, Tanzania
Description:Lustrous translucent ruby crystal, the red gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with all faces polished to highlight the deep red internal color. The sapphire crystal fluoresces red under LW UV illumination
Overall Size:17x9x2.5 mm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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