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Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru, Karnataka, India

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru, Karnataka, India

Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru, Karnataka, India

Corundum var. Ruby from Mysuru, Karnataka, India

DESCRIPTION:No. 80446
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Description:Lustrous translucent red-pink ruby corundum crystal, the pink gem variety of corundum, with no matrix. The ruby crystal is hexagonal form, with many surface impressions on the prism faces where the corundum was intergrown with mica that later dissolved. Weight: 7.59 carats
Overall Size:9x8x6 mm
Crystals:9 mm
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