Corundum (Var: Sapphire)
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A classic, gemmy and lustrous, steeply bi-pyramidal, tan sapphire crystal from the deposits at Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. This textbook hexagonal, doubly terminated crystal has the excellent, typically pronounced stepped-growth faces.
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.1 x 1.1 x 1.0 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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