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Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Azrat Syed, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

 
Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Azrat Syed, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Azrat Syed, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Azrat Syed, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Azrat Syed, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 79357
Mineral:Corundum var. Blue Sapphire
Locality:Azrat Syed, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Description:Interconnected parallel crystals of translucent blue sapphire, the colored gem variety of the mineral corundum, with no matrix. The sapphire crystals are tapered hexagonal form, with flat terminations, and are translucent gray with blue internal zones. Weight: 3.0 grams
Overall Size:18x12x8 mm
Crystals:11-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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