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Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 79308
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Lustrous translucent pink ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, with remnants of light-colored matrix in crevices. The ruby crystal is irregular form, with many small parallel crystal faces on the surfaces. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 2.7 grams
Overall Size:14x13x9 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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