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Photograph of the Star of Asia sapphire (G3688) against a black backdrop

Photograph of the Star of Asia sapphire (NMNH G3688)

Photograph of the Star of Asia sapphire (NMNH G3688) against a red backdrop

Photograph of the Star of Asia sapphire (NMNH G3688)

Photograph of the Star of Asia sapphire (NMNH G3688) in the interim rotunda geology exhibit

Star of Asia. Round cabochon-cut medium-to-dark blue corundum (var. star sapphire) weighing 33 ct. Lot described as "3-rayed star." [AUTO]

Star of Asia. Round cabochon-cut medium-to-dark blue corundum (var. star sapphire) weighing 33 ct. Lot described as "3-rayed star." [AUTO]

Star of Asia. Round cabochon-cut medium-to-dark blue corundum (var. star sapphire) weighing 33 ct. Lot described as "3-rayed star." [AUTO]

Star of Asia. Round cabochon-cut medium-to-dark blue corundum (var. star sapphire) weighing 33 ct. Lot described as "3-rayed star." [AUTO]

Star of Asia. Round cabochon-cut medium-to-dark blue corundum (var. star sapphire) weighing 33 ct. Lot described as "3-rayed star." [AUTO]

Pictured specimens include NMNH G3578-00, G3688-00, G4257-00(?).

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Taxon:: Corundum (var. sapphire) - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified:: 7 Nov 2023
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN : NHB002JMZ
USNM Number:: NMNH G3688-00

Color:: Medium Dark Blue
Cut:: Round Cabochon
Weight:: 330 ct

Place:: Myanmar [Burma], Asia

See more items in:: Mineral Sciences; Gems; NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_1001393

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3213538e1-d0c3-4b5e-b212-63812b93b148

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