Corrundum
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Transcript of Corrundum
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m y m i n e r a l m y m i n e r a l g l o s s a r y g l o s s a r y
crystalcrystal= the transparent form of = the transparent form of crystallized quartz.crystallized quartz.
Igneous= Igneous= rocks formed by the cooling and rocks formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten materials.solidifying of molten materials.
Mineral=any class of substances occurring in Mineral=any class of substances occurring in natures usually inorganic seines .natures usually inorganic seines .
Geology formed by the deposition of Geology formed by the deposition of sediment.sediment.
What is it?What is it?
Corundum is aluminum oxide.Corundum is aluminum oxide. Ruby and sapphire are the main gems. Ruby and sapphire are the main gems.
What does Corundum look like ?What does Corundum look like ?
The color can be white, translucent, blue, The color can be white, translucent, blue, red, yellow, green, brown, purple, or pink.red, yellow, green, brown, purple, or pink.
Where is it found?Where is it found?
In the U.S. it is found in Montana & North In the U.S. it is found in Montana & North Carolina.Carolina.
What are its uses?What are its uses?
It is used as an aluminum oxide.It is used as an aluminum oxide. It is used to make penniesIt is used to make pennies
