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Corundum from Cajazieras, Paraíba, Brazil

 
Corundum from Cajazieras, Paraíba, Brazil

Corundum from Cajazieras, Paraíba, Brazil

Corundum from Cajazieras, Paraíba, Brazil

Corundum from Cajazieras, Paraíba, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 77220
Mineral:Corundum
Locality:Cajazieras, Paraíba, Brazil
Description:Doubly-terminated di-pyramidal blue-gray corundum crystal with complex parallel crystallization patterns on the faces. The termination at one end of the corundum crystal has an unusual wedge-shaped raised segment, probably due to internal twinning. Weight: 106.2 grams. Ex. Earle Sullivan (author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct.)
Overall Size:6x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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