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Christopher P. Smith, Edward J. Gublein, Allen M. Bassett, and Mache N. Manandhar (1997) Rubies and fancy-color sapphires from Nepal, Gems & Gemology, Spring 1997, 24-41.

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Original EntryChristopher P. Smith, Edward J. Gublein, Allen M. Bassett, and Mache N. Manandhar (1997) Rubies and fancy-color sapphires from Nepal, Gems & Gemology, Spring 1997, 24-41.
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Plain TextChristopher P. Smith, Edward J. Gublein, Allen M. Bassett, and Mache N. Manandhar (1997) Rubies and fancy-color sapphires from Nepal, Gems & Gemology, Spring 1997, 24-41.

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Chumar ruby digs, Ruby Valley, Dhading District, P3 Bagmati Pradesh, Nepal
Ruyil ruby digs, Ruby Valley, Dhading District, P3 Bagmati Pradesh, Nepal

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Chumar ruby digs, Ruby Valley, Dhading District, P3 Bagmati Pradesh, Nepalⓘ Brucite, ⓘ Calcite, ⓘ Pyrite, ⓘ Rutile, ⓘ Scapolite, ⓘ Sphalerite, ⓘ Talc, ⓘ Tremolite
Ruyil ruby digs, Ruby Valley, Dhading District, P3 Bagmati Pradesh, Nepalⓘ Calcite, ⓘ Dolomite, ⓘ Graphite

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