Corundum (Var: Ruby), Calcite

Specimen ID: 8DX-3N8

Mineral(s)
Corundum (Var: Ruby) : Al2O3
Calcite : CaCO3
Locality
As recorded:
Dattaw-taung, Mogok Valley, Mogok Township, Pyin-Oo-Lwin District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
3.2cm x 2.6cm x 1.2cm
Events

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Several excellent pink translucent lustrous crystals of ruby to 1.2 cm in size are perched on the edge of a white calcite cleavage. The crystals show well all around 360 degrees and are damage-free. Measures 3.2 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.
Dan Weinrich - 15th August 2010

Photo added to mindat.org

Several excellent pink translucent lustrous crystals of ruby to 1.2 cm in size are perched on the edge of a white calcite cleavage. The crystals show well all around 360 degrees and are damage-free. Measures 3.2 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm. Ex Lloyd Tate collection.
Dan Weinrich - 15th August 2010
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