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Corundum var. Yellow-Green Sapphire from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

 
Corundum var. Yellow-Green Sapphire from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Yellow-Green Sapphire from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Corundum var. Yellow-Green Sapphire from Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

DESCRIPTION:No. 79372
Mineral:Corundum var. Yellow-Green Sapphire
Locality:Central Highland Belt, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Description:Lustrous translucent yellow-green sapphire crystal, the gem variety of the mineral species corundum. The sapphire is tapered hexagonal form, unterminated on the bottom, with textured crystal faces and rounded waterworn surfaces. Weight: 1.4 grams
Overall Size:9x8x8 mm
Crystals:9 mm
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