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NATURAL CORUNDUM [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Gemmology
CONT

Corundum, an impure form of naturally occurring aluminum oxide, is used for grinding and finishing glass and has been replaced almost entirely by manufactured aluminum oxide. World production of natural corundum in 1972 has been estimated as 7900 metric tons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Gemmologie

Spanish

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