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Corundum

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Description
Locality: 
Zazafotsy, Ihosy, Ihorombe, Madagascar
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.4 × 4.7 × 3.5 cm
Description

For both size range and overall quality, this is one of the better examples I have had of the recently found bi-coloured Corundums from Madagascar. I obtained it in 2020, and have not seen much better ones come out since that time, with crystals of such robust size (3,6x2,0x2,0 cm). It features a single crystal perfectly perched on typically matrix. That crystal is complete all around and terminated all around except a slight bit of ingrown matrix on one narrow edge; and remarkably not repaired. A super piece with high luster and good colour.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Corundum

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