DESCRIPTION: | No. 79180
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Mineral: | Corundum var. Pink Sapphire
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Locality: | Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka |
Description: | Several intersecting transparent pink-purple 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 a satin luster. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 1.0 grams |
Overall Size: | 14x7x5 mm |
Crystals: | 3-14 mm |
Status: | Sold - Posted here for reference only |
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