corindón

Definitions of corindón
  1. noun
    very hard mineral used as an abrasive
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    types:
    alúmina
    any of various forms of aluminum oxide occurring naturally as corundum
    rubí
    a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
    zafiro
    a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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