Mineral Specimen #6386 Black Coral
Hawaii
9 x 2.3 x 2.6 cmdiameter at larger end: 1.6.cm diameter at smaller end: 1.2 cm
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Ex. Robert Gannon, 1960s
A black colored limb of Coral from the depths off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands. Although not actually a mineral, Black Coral is highly sought after for jewelry. The harvesting of Black Coral is highly regulated and there are fears it is approaching an endangered status.
Condition: Very Good
Flaws: Nothing Appreciable
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Carbonates | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars