Corundum
specimen number:
1712362
location:
Zazafotsy quarry, Ihosy, Ihorombe, Madagascar
description:
Loose purplish red crystal of corundum. Lustrous and slightly translucent, this is complete all around with no points of attachment. This is the variety of the species often called Ruby. Little attached matrix and in very good condition.
Size: 1.3 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm (thumbnail)
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