Corundum (Var: Ruby)

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Locality: Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Division, Burma (Myanmar)

Blood-red crystal of ruby corundum with excellent transparency (almost gem-grade). The crystal form is six-sided with tapering termination. Overall size of mineral specimen: 14x7x5 mm. Size of individual crystals: 14 mm.

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Photo added: 3rd Jul 2003

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