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Corundum var. Ruby from Ihosy District, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Ihosy District, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Corundum var. Ruby from Ihosy District, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Corundum var. Ruby from Ihosy District, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Corundum var. Ruby from Ihosy District, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Corundum var. Ruby from Ihosy District, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 82203
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Ihosy District, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Description:Parallel lustrous translucent ruby crystals, the pink-red gem variety of the mineral species corundum, with tabular (flattened) hexagonal form. The broad faces of the ruby crystals has deep color and subtle crystallization patterns on the surfaces. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 7.0 grams. Ex. Miller collection T2144; originally acquired ca. 1970
Overall Size:19x16x7 mm
Crystals:13-19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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