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Ruby in host rock
Geoscience Australia
Symonston, Australia
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
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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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