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Corundum Var Ruby

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Corundum Var Ruby

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Description
Locality: 
Momeik Township, Kyaukme District, Shan State, Myanmar (former Burma)
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
2.7 × 3.7 × 2.7 cm
Description

Wonderful blood red ruby crystal in contrasting matrix!

This specimen has a wonderful classic waxy lustre and much more intensity.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Corundum

Formula: 
Al2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
9.0
Streak: 
White

Ruby

Variety Of: 

Corundum

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