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Corundum Var Ruby

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Corundum Var Ruby

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Description
Locality: 
Harts Range, Central Desert Region, Northern Territory, Australia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 3.5 × 5 cm
Description

Two hexagonal red opaque "Ruby" crystals in a pegmatitic matrix.

The larger crystal is 8 mm across.

Sits well for display.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Corundum

Formula: 
Al2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
9.0
Streak: 
White

Ruby

Variety Of: 

Corundum

Formula: 
Al2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Hardness: 
9.0
Formula: 
Al2O3
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
9.0
Colour: 
Red
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