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Corundum var. Ruby (7 pcs.) from Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Ruby (7 pcs.) from Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby (7 pcs.) from Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby (7 pcs.) from Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby (7 pcs.) from Tanzania

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby (7 pcs.) from Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 79347
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby (7 pcs.)
Locality:Tanzania
Description:Seven fragments of pink ruby crystals, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, with flat cleavage faces on some surfaces. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 14.3 grams
Overall Size:8-27 mm
Crystals:
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