Corundum
specimen number:
9711609
location:
Morogoro, Tanzania
description:
Purplish red terminated crystal of corundum, this is the variety known as Ruby. The crystal measures 1.5 cm in height and is in great condition. Brightly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.
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