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Corundum var. Ruby from Morogoro Region, Tanzania

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby from Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Corundum var. Ruby from Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Morogoro Region, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 81065
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Description:Three interconnected transparent-to-translucent pink ruby crystals, the pink gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with remnants of brown matrix on the bottom where they were attached. Good color and clarity. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 2.33 carats
Overall Size:8x6x4 mm
Crystals:4-5 mm
Archived: For reference only
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