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Ruby

Ruby

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Locality
Winza, Mpwapwa District, Dodoma Region, Tanzania
Minerals
Corundum
Dimensions
4 x 3.5 x 3 cm
Size class
Miniature
SID
ST422

A 2.3cm pseudo octahedral Ruby crystal in matrix from Winza. Many from this locality show a mixture of red and purple coloration, this one is almost all red with just a hint of purple coloration in one small area. A complete, translucent crystal that displays well. These are now hard to find.