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Corundum with Ilmenite from Shimersville, Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

 
Corundum with Ilmenite from Shimersville, Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Corundum with Ilmenite from Shimersville, Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Corundum with Ilmenite from Shimersville, Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 50255
Mineral:Corundum with Ilmenite
Locality:Shimersville, Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Description:Translucent blue-gray corundum crystal with tapered, barrel-shaped hexagonal form and dark metallic ilmenite crystals to 2 mm are included in the surfaces. The surfaces of the corundum crystal are pitted with earthy remnants of soil in the crevices. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #144; originally acquired ca. 1940
Overall Size:6x5x3.7 cm
Crystals:+
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