Corundum
specimen number:
9711090
location:
Winza, Mpwapwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
description:
Slightly translucent semi lustrous prismatic purplish red crystals of ruby measuring to 1.8 cm in length set beautifully up on matrix. In great condition, this is an excellent thumbnail for this locality and species. Intensely fluorescent deep red with longwave ultraviolet light.
Size: 3.0 x 2.0 x 1.7 cm (thumbnail)
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