AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Madagascar > Corundum var. Blue Sapphire |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 79052 |
Mineral: | Corundum var. Blue Sapphire |
Locality: | Zazafotsy, Ihosy District, Madagascar |
Description: | Lustrous translucent blue sapphire partial crystal, the gem variety of the mineral corundum, with no attached matrix. The sapphire crystal is tabular (flattened) hexagonal form dominated by flat basal pinacoid termination faces. Bottom edge incomplete. Weight: 5.3 grams |
Overall Size: | 18x15x6 mm |
Crystals: | 18 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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