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Corundum from Khit Ostrov, Karelia, Russia

 
Corundum from Khit Ostrov, Karelia, Russia

Corundum from Khit Ostrov, Karelia, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39993
Mineral:Corundum
Locality:Khit Ostrov, Karelia, Russia
Description:Many translucent purple-violet corundum crystals in colorless calcite with black biotite mica. The two largest corundum crystals are hexagonal, doubly-terminated form. Many smaller crystals are scattered throughout.
Overall Size:6.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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