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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. 78992
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Taita Hills, Tsavo West, Kenya
Description:Lustrous translucent vivid pink ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with no matrix. The ruby crystal is tapered hexagonal form, with horizontal crystallization patterns on the prism faces. Good color and translucency. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 0.6 grams
Overall Size:14x5x4 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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