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Corundum (Var: Sapphire)

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A SUPER, gemmy and lustrous, doubly terminated, light purple/blue blush sapphire crystal with great stepped faces from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. This neat, pristine crystal is beautifully complimented by the sidecar sapphire. Ex. Leithauser Collection.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 1.9 x 1.3 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 Ratnapura
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    Corundum (Var: Sapphire) - Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka