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Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Nigeria

 
Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Nigeria

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Nigeria

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Nigeria

Corundum var. Blue Sapphire from Nigeria

DESCRIPTION:No. 79366
Mineral:Corundum var. Blue Sapphire
Locality:Nigeria
Description:Large lustrous translucent blue sapphire crystal, the colored gem variety of the mineral corundum, with no matrix. The sapphire crystal is hexagonal form, with stepped termination on the top and cleaved bottom. Weight: 6.8 grams
Overall Size:19x18x13 mm
Crystals:19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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