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Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Zazafotsy, Ihosy District, Madagascar

 
Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Zazafotsy, Ihosy District, Madagascar

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Zazafotsy, Ihosy District, Madagascar

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Zazafotsy, Ihosy District, Madagascar

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Zazafotsy, Ihosy District, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 79051
Mineral:Corundum var. Blue Sapphire
Locality:Zazafotsy, Ihosy District, Madagascar
Description:Lustrous translucent blue sapphire crystal, the gem variety of the mineral corundum, with no attached matrix. The sapphire crystal is tabular (flattened) hexagonal form dominated by large flat basal pinacoid termination faces. Weight: 4.4 grams
Overall Size:16x14x6 mm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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