Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Coral var. Stag Coral
U.S. Virgin Islands
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
No special tags. |
| Origin Location |
U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Description |
This variety of coral is termed stag coral for its unique, branching, antler-like appearance. Corals that were once abundant in the V.I. have become more rare, as they were once extensively harvested for various industrial and building uses. The health of the global coral ecosystem is threatened due to ocean temperature increases, acidification, and physical damage to these slow growing organisms from boat anchors and other human activities. |
| Luster |
Chaulky |
| 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
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Enstatite var. Bronzite Quartz & Hematite var. Iron Rose Acanthite Quartz / Pyrolusite / Goethite Quartz / Pyrolusite / Goethite Graphite |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Coral
Search Wikipedia: Stag Coral (Wiki)
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