Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Coral var. Brain Coral
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
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| Origin Location |
Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
| Description |
A small example of the abundant brain coral which is found throughout the Caribbean islands of the greater Antilles. This material is so named because of its obvious brain like appearance on the surface. Brain coral is incorporated extensively into stonework and masonry on the islands, however it's abundance is now reduced due to ocean temperature changes which cause coral bleaching, coupled with its overall slow growth rates. |
| Luster |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Baryte Baryte Calcite Barrerite Baryte Corundum var. Sapphire |
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