Light Blue Sapphire Crystal

Light Blue Sapphire Crystal from Bibile, Monaragala District, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon).

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Doubly terminated translucent blue sapphire crystal with tapered, hexagonal crystal form and prism faces that have faint crystal growth patterns that resemble striations. This was specimen recovered from an alluvial deposit and the edges show wear, but the crystal form is distinct.

Locality

Bibile, Monaragala District, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon).

Dimensions

19 x 6 x 5 mm.


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