Corundum (Var: Sapphire)
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This is a BIG, 78-carat, colorless, translucent sapphire (corundum if you prefer) crystal that was found in the gem gravels of Sri Lanka. It has PERFECT textbook form and symmetry, and it complete and doubly-terminated. Inside the crystal, you can see crystal INCLUSIONS of a shiny sulphide! The tapered form up to the perfect pointy termination make this a really dramatic crystal, and what remarkable size for a sapphire crystal!
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySri Lanka, Sabaragamuwa Province, Ratnapura
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Sapphire
blue to fancy-colored corundum with hexagonal prisms and rare matrix specimens; prized for color saturation, historic localities, and crystal form.Regional guide
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