Corundum (var. sapphire)

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Object Details

Taxon

Corundum (var. sapphire) - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified

4 Aug 2025

Specimen Count

Other Numbers

IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002NA3

USNM Number

NMNH G8887-00

Color

Medium Light Blue

Cut

Oval Cabochon

Jewelery Type

Necklace

Weight

60 ct

Place

Sri Lanka, Asia

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Mineral Sciences

Gems

Data Source

NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/334351d48-0292-45a0-8452-236a21a51bb4

Record ID

nmnhmineralsciences_1006153