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

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 78973
Mineral:	Corundum
Locality:	Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:	Lustrous translucent pinkish-brown corundum crystal with remnants of earthy matrix in crevices. The corundum is irregular hexagonal form, with many convoluted concave areas where the corundum was intergrown with surrounding marble that later dissolved. Weight: 5.2 grams
Overall Size:	22x13x11 mm
Crystals:	22 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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