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Corundum var. Ruby (five alluvial crystals) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Ruby (five alluvial crystals) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Ruby (five alluvial crystals) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Ruby (five alluvial crystals) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Ruby (five alluvial crystals) from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 79060
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby (five alluvial crystals)
Locality:Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Five transparent deep-red ruby crystals, the red gem variety of the mineral corundum, recovered from an alluvial gem deposit in an ancient river bed. Total Weight: 5.7 grams
Overall Size:7-12 mm
Crystals:
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