Zoisite - Corundum

Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) and Al2O3 - Mohs Hardness: 6-7 and 9. Anyolite, also known as "ruby in zoisite," is a rock composed of zoisite, with red corundum crystals (ruby) and often accented by black crystals of the hornblende, tschermakite. It is a rock that attracts attention and is cut into attractive cabochons and used to produce small sculptures.
Abstract/Description: Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) and Al2O3 - Mohs Hardness: 6-7 and 9. Anyolite, also known as "ruby in zoisite," is a rock composed of zoisite, with red corundum crystals (ruby) and often accented by black crystals of the hornblende, tschermakite. It is a rock that attracts attention and is cut into attractive cabochons and used to produce small sculptures.
Subject(s): Cape Province, South Africa
environmental sciences
Title: Zoisite - Corundum.
Type of Resource: still image
Genre: natural object
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Abstract/Description: Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) and Al2O3 - Mohs Hardness: 6-7 and 9. Anyolite, also known as "ruby in zoisite," is a rock composed of zoisite, with red corundum crystals (ruby) and often accented by black crystals of the hornblende, tschermakite. It is a rock that attracts attention and is cut into attractive cabochons and used to produce small sculptures.
Identifier(s): rockminx-6-2-1 (IID)
Subject(s): Cape Province, South Africa
environmental sciences
Held by: The University of Toledo
Location: Digital Initiatives, University of Toledo Libraries
Rights Statement: NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Related Title: UT Department of Environmental Sciences.
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