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Corundum var. Ruby from Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby from Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby from Tanzania

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 79325
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Tanzania
Description:Lustrous translucent vivid-pink ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, with no attached matrix. The ruby crystal has many complex crystal faces on the surfaces, indicating it was interconnected with other ruby crystals. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 0.7 grams
Overall Size:10x7x4 mm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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