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Corundum (Var: Sapphire)

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A fantastic, complete and doubly-terminated, huge crystal of purple sapphire (corundum) from the finds in Madagascar. This wonderful floater crystal weighs 55 grams. It has fine luster both on the prism faces and terminations. As with other crystals from this find, it is very slightly translucent to opaque.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

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 Zazafotsy Quarry,
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