Corundum (Ruby) sulfide minerals most commonly found in deposits

most commonly found in deposits from China and South Africa

37" x 2" and weighs 9

75” and weighs 8 oz

This fossilized Megalodon tooth was recovered offshore from South Carolina and comes from the extinct giant shark Otodus megalodon

Corundum (Ruby) sulfide minerals most commonly found in depositsThis specimen is a red variety of corundum (AlO), colored by trace amounts of chromium that produce its distinctive ruby tone and vivid red fluorescence under ultraviolet light. While gem quality ruby represents the transparent form of this mineral, this piece showcases the same composition and glowing energy in a natural crystalline state. Corundum ranks 9 on the Mohs hardness scale and is found in metamorphic and igneous environments worldwide. This