Opaque Hexagonal Ruby Crystal

Opaque Hexagonal Ruby Crystal from Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Hexagonal red-violet ruby corundum crystal with flat terminations at both ends. The prism faces of the crystal have many minute parallel crystal faces that reflect light simultaneously. Complete all around - a floater crystal.


Cut

4.2 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm.

Locality

Mysuru (formerly Mysore), Karnataka, India


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