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Ruby

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Description
Locality: 
Möng Hsu, Loilen District, Shan State, Myanmar (former Burma)
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2 × 1.7 × 1 cm
Description

Rare cluster of Mong Hsu ruby crystals. In the past 99% of rubies from this location has been heat treated due to the blue core they carry. A specimen like this is not seen easily on the market.

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
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