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Corundum ( var. Sapphire )
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Corundum ( var. Sapphire ) (Ref: RG0136)

Ilmen Natural Reserve, Ilmen Mts., Southern Urals, Chelyabinskaya Oblast\', Russia
55mm x 45mm x 40mm
$850
Fine, sharp hexagonal Corundum ( v. Sapphire ) crystal with classic blue color is nicely perched atop contrasting white matrix. The Corundum is large at 40 x 32 mm, and thick at over 10 mm, with well-developed triangular growth lines in its face. It is in excellent condition and is a top example from this famous Russian locality. Purchased in 1999 for my personal collection.

ex. Bob Griffis Personal collection

Data last checked on 20th Apr 2025 - specimen may no longer be available

From: Bob Griffis Minerals
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See Also

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Balangoda, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
$115
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$115
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$95
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$90
13mm x 4mm x 2mm
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gem CORUNDUM var. SAPPHIRE
Ratnapura, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
$40
13mm x 5mm x 4mm
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unknown
$1700
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Corundum var. Sapphire
Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Prov., Sri Lanka
$1800
20mm x 10mm
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Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
$750
20mm x 10mm x 10mm
From: The Arkenstone
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$734
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Winza, Mpwapwa, Dodoma, Tanzania
$600
40mm x 30mm x 25mm
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$1200
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