A precious sapphire with double fluorescence.- 6 g

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Precious sapphire from Rathapura, Sri Lanka, weighing 6 g (about 30 carats), with bipyramidal crystal habit and double fluorescence.

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Description from the seller

Fine sapphire from the classic localities of Sri Lanka, weighing 6 g (approximately 30 carats). The specimen displays a characteristic bipyramidal crystallization and a typical abraded surface associated with alluvial deposits. Notably for its double fluorescence, enhancing its scientific significance and appeal to collectors.

Seller's Story

Collectors for over 40 years, online since 1997, among the first in Europe to found and go online with a website: webmineralshop. Giovanni, Gianfranco and Giuseppe three collectors always looking for novelties and great pieces for collecting. If you buy more than one piece in the same auction please contact us before paying in order to reduce the shipping costs
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Fine sapphire from the classic localities of Sri Lanka, weighing 6 g (approximately 30 carats). The specimen displays a characteristic bipyramidal crystallization and a typical abraded surface associated with alluvial deposits. Notably for its double fluorescence, enhancing its scientific significance and appeal to collectors.

Seller's Story

Collectors for over 40 years, online since 1997, among the first in Europe to found and go online with a website: webmineralshop. Giovanni, Gianfranco and Giuseppe three collectors always looking for novelties and great pieces for collecting. If you buy more than one piece in the same auction please contact us before paying in order to reduce the shipping costs
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Details

Mineral form
A precious sapphire with double fluorescence.
Weight
6 g
Origin (region/city)
Rathapura
Country of origin
Sri Lanka
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