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Corundum var. Ruby from Taita Hills, Tsavo West, Kenya

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Taita Hills, Tsavo West, Kenya

Corundum var. Ruby from Taita Hills, Tsavo West, Kenya

Corundum var. Ruby from Taita Hills, Tsavo West, Kenya

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Taita Hills, Tsavo West, Kenya

DESCRIPTION:No. 78942
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Taita Hills, Tsavo West, Kenya
Description:Tabular deep pink-violet ruby crystals, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, with edges showing there are three or four platy crystals sandwiched together. The broad surfaces of the ruby crystals have unusual mottled crystallization patterns. Weight: 4.7 grams
Overall Size:23x16x4 mm
Crystals:23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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