Description

Carborundum cluster (synthetic)

34-QQ-14

5.7 x 5.3 x 4.3 cm

Carborundum, or Silicon Carbide, is essentially a man-made material used in industry as an abrasive. The mineral Moissanite, which is incredibly rare on Earth, but dominatingly common in outer space, is only found as minute grains on the surface in meteorites as well as Corundum and Kimberlite occurrences. Having said all that, this is still a gorgeous, colorful metallic specimen perfect for anyone!