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Ruby

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Description
Locality: 
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.7 × 4 × 3.2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.20cm
Description

Several hexagonal corundum var. ruby crystsals in matrix. 

Rich specimen from an old collection with focus on Langban/Hagendorf minerals. 

 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Ruby

Variety Of: 

Corundum

Formula: 
Al2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Hardness: 
9.0
Formula: 
Al2O3
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
9.0
Colour: 
Red