Formula: Al2O3 Hardness: 9 Description: variation of corundum containing a small amount of chromium. Hexagonal crystal system with a vitreous to adamantine lustre. Specimen number: R29293
Details
Title: Ruby in host rock
Type: Mineral
Rights: Geoscience Australia / CC-BY 4.0
Photographer: Chris Fitzgerald
Museum ID: R29293
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