Pink, 10 mm hexagonal corundum (var. ruby) crystal in an albite/biotite matrix, with almandine and traces of rutile. Bright red fluorescence in LW UV light
AN_475
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Data sheet
Locality
Khit Island, Republic of Karelia, Russia
Size category
Miniature
Size (cm)
5.3 x 3.5 x 3
Weight
66 g
Formula
Al2O3
Properties
Vitreous; hard; hexagonal habit; pink colour; bright red FL in LW UV light