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Corundum Var Ruby

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Description
Locality: 
Zazafotsy, Ihosy, Ihorombe, Madagascar
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10 × 5 × 3 cm
Description

Sharp pink ruby crystals on matrix

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Corundum

Formula: 
Al2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
9.0
Streak: 
White

Ruby

Variety Of: 

Corundum

Formula: 
Al2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Hardness: 
9.0
Formula: 
Al2O3
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
9.0
Colour: 
Red