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Corundum var. Blue Sapphires from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Blue Sapphires from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Blue Sapphires from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Blue Sapphires from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Blue Sapphires from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Blue Sapphires from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Blue Sapphires from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Blue Sapphires from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 79178
Mineral:Corundum var. Blue Sapphires
Locality:Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Four intersecting translucent blue sapphires, the colored gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with no matrix. The sapphires are hexagonal di-pyramidal form with microscopic crystallization patterns on the surface giving them a satin luster. Weight: 1.1 grams
Overall Size:17x8x7 mm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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