Corundum (var. sapphire) (NMNH G11611) | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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This purplish-pink sapphire from Madagascar has a unique color and is a major upgrade for the National Gem Collection from this locality.

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

Record Last Modified:: 8 Sep 2025
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB007XWL
USNM Number:: NMNH G11611-00

Weight:: 11.19 ct

Place:: Madagascar, Africa

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GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3a6c40f37-fd18-47a3-8713-82f3dccef23b