Carborandite - USA - crystal minerals 4.9 cm / 16g / BJ40

CARBORANDITE is a mineral artificially created by combining carbon and silicon heated to 1200°C. It is a silicon carbide with the chemical formula SiC.
Although light and fragile in appearance, the hardness of Carborundum is very high, greater than 9/10 (10 for diamond). The color of Carborundum is almost black with iridescent blue, yellow or red metallic reflections. Carborundum is a registered trademark.

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Origin: crystal minerals from the USA

Dimensions: 4.9 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm

Weight: 16 g