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Corundum var. Ruby from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

Corundum var. Ruby from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

Corundum var. Ruby from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 81053
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan
Description:Lustrous translucent pink-red ruby crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral corundum, with a few very small remnants of black matrix embedded in the surfaces. The ruby crystal has diagonal crystallization patterns on the surfaces. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 6.23 carats
Overall Size:11x8x5.5 mm
Crystals:11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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