Description: Corundum var. ruby
Zazafatsy Commune, Ihosy Dist., Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
3.9 x 4.3 cm
A hexagonal bi-colored corundum crystal showing reddish and purple
tones, surrounded by white feldspar and embedded in a black biotite schist.
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