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Corundum

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Locality: 
Karoi District, Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 3.6 × 3 cm
Largest Crystal: 
6.50cm
Description

Fine and large specimen of a bluish corundum single crystal. The single crystal shows a good lustre and measures 6.5 centimetres in length. In association with some dark biotite.

This is a large corumdum single crystal, coming from a rarely seen locale in Zimbabwe.

The specimen comes from the collection of Dr. G. Jung.

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This auction exclusively features large collection specimens, with a minimum size of 3 centimetres (most pieces are significantly larger). These are exceptional or unusual collection specimens from times gone by, some with historical labels and, in most cases, with detailed information about their previous owners and other interesting facts.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Corundum

Formula: 
Al2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
9.0
Streak: 
White

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Postage Area Price
Germany (insured parcel)
€6.50
Worldwide (tracked)
€10
USA (tracked)
€12
USA (tracked, > 0,5 kg)
€22
European Union (tracked, > 1 kg)
€18
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Combined shipping of multiple specimens is standard after full payment.

Multiple pieces may incur increased postage costs due to higher weight. 

For questions about shipping or possible costs, feel free to contact me: 

[email protected]

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Accepted payment methods: PayPal, bank transfer.

Money back guarantee is valid until 14 days after receiving the payment. The refund will be initiated immediately upon receiving the minerals back. Due to the return time, there may be a delay in the refund. 

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