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Ruby

ex H.J.Wilke
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Kleggåsen Ruby Quarry, Froland, Agder, Norway
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.2 × 5 × 2.2 cm
Weight: 
44.00gr
Description

A nice specimen from classic old locality. The biggest crystallites show crystal faces. Of course, the specimen shows a bright red color under the longwave uv lampe, too. But unfortunately not all crystallites are on the same page.
 

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