Corundum (Ruby) sulfide minerals with preserved insect inclusions suspended

with preserved insect inclusions suspended within the resin

It typically appears metallic and pale bronze with a bright reflective luster

25” x 2” and weighs 2

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

This rare mineral is only found in the Mine of Marovato on the Ambolobozo Peninsula of Madagascar

Corundum (Ruby) sulfide minerals with preserved insect inclusions suspendedThis 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