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Corundum from Matabatu Mountains, Tanganyika Territory, Tanzania

 
Corundum from Matabatu Mountains, Tanganyika Territory, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 43124
Mineral:Corundum
Locality:Matabatu Mountains, Tanganyika Territory, Tanzania
Description:Limonite-stained single crystal of translucent pink corundum with complex crystallization patterns on one termination. The crystal is complete, but has rounded edges due to alluvial wear.
Overall Size:26x22x20 mm
Crystals:26 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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