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Corundum var. Pink Sapphire from Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Pink Sapphire from Tanzania

Corundum var. Pink Sapphire from Tanzania

Corundum var. Pink Sapphire from Tanzania

Corundum var. Pink Sapphire from Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 79130
Mineral:Corundum var. Pink Sapphire
Locality:Tanzania
Description:Lustrous transparent pink sapphire crystal, the colored gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with remnants of mica matrix on the outer surfaces. This pink sapphire must be seen in person to appreciated better-than-normal transparency. Weight: 2.3 grams
Overall Size:12x9x7 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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