Corundum Var. Ruby - India

Name: Corundum Var. Ruby - India
Brand: MinerShop
SKU: MSJ0276
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SKU: MSJ0276

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14 oz, 4" x 4" x 2"

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Varigated, dark pinkish-red with spots and streaks of grayish blue. Under LW, the ruby fluoresces a bright cherry

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