The aluminum analogue of Eskolaite, Hematite, and Karelianite. The red (Cr-bearing) gem variety is called Ruby. The blue (Fe- and Ti-bearing) gem variety is called Sapphire. Compare 'silicon spinel', that might possibly be similar to the gamma form of Al 2 O 3. Paglia (2004) reports the following calcination pathway: gibbsite → böhmite → γ-Al 2 O 3 (Unnamed (gamma-alumina)) …
