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Corundum (Var: Sapphire)

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A classic, doubly terminated, pastel-yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka. This gemmy and lustrous crystal is well-striated and the crystal faces are very lightly frosted. Textbook crystal form and highly representative from this locale. Complete-all-around and pristine. Weighs 7.49 carats.

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Dimensions1.6 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Sapphire
Mineral guide
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blue to fancy-colored corundum with hexagonal prisms and rare matrix specimens; prized for color saturation, historic localities, and crystal form.
Regional guide
Sapphire from Ratnapura
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