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A paper on corundum and its gems : read before the Society of Arts, Technological Institute, December 14, 1876

"Highly interesting, rambling essay on corundum, its history, where it was obtained in antiquity, uses for abrasives and for gems, gem varieties, occurrence in North Carolina, gems from this state, large crystals, and expressions of interest by various persons in the North Carolina deposits. [...] A very rare paper."-​-​Gemology by J. Sinkankas, entry no. 3204.

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