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Gems(8)
Minerals(2)

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Australia(1)
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Canada(1)
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Myanmar [Burma](1)
Russia(1)
Sri Lanka(4)
Tanzania(1)

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Alexandrites (NMNH G2042, G3407, G10065)::11064991

Alexandrites

Elbaite (NMNH G9977, C6648)::11050269

Bicolor Elbaite

Opal Ring (NMNH G4664)::10245983

Black Opal Ring

Sapphire (NMNH 171220)::10245607

Corundum (var. sapphire)

Labradorite (NMNH G1750)::10246102

Labradorite Carving

Orthoclase Moonstone (NMNH G2104)::10246092

Moonstone Carving

Fire opals::10956944

Opals

Scapolite (NMNH G10665-00)::10960526

Scapolite

Spinel gemstones (NMNH G2165, G3685, G2166)::10957088

Spinels

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