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Formula: Al2O3
Hardness: 9
Description: The mineral name of ruby and sapphire. Hexagonal crystal systems with vitreous to adamantine lustre.
Specimen number: R28507
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Details
- Title: Corundum
- Type: Mineral
- Rights: Geoscience Australia / CC-BY 4.0
- Photographer: Chris Fitzgerald
- Museum ID: R28507
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