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Offered here is an interesting group of natural corundum specimens (variety sapphire) from Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, accompanied by an original vintage mineral label identifying the material as “Corundum, Var. Sapphire” from the Island of Ceylon.
This lot comes directly from the personal mineral collection of Carl A. Pitha, making it especially appealing to mineral collectors interested in documented historical provenance.
The specimens are offered in their natural, uncut condition and show a variety of crystal fragments and surfaces. The original labels and envelope shown are included as part of the collection provenance.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact specimens, condition, size, and appearance you will receive.
Provenance: Carl A. Pitha Personal Collection
Locality: Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Mineral: Corundum – Variety Sapphire
Note: These are mineral specimens sold for collecting purposes and are not represented as gem-quality or faceting material.
