6801 - Corundum

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Essential Information

Specimen ID

6801

Mineral Name

Corundum

Mineral Variety

Ruby

Chemical Formula

Al2O3

Subcollection

Carl '64 and Edna S64 Heimowitz Purchase
Specimen Number
R82/231/x.x.x

Deep red, almost purplish, ruby with a barrel shape, on matrix.

Geographic Origin