Spinel

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Spinel in octahedral crystals to 4 cm, with narrow dodecahedral faces, from the classic 19th-century locality of Monroe, Orange County, New York. Earl R. Verbeek photo.

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SpeciesSpinel
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, New York
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 142

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Spinel
Mineral guide
Learn about Spinel
, color range from ruby red to cobalt blue, sharp octahedral form, hardness 8, rare gemmy crystals on marble, prized by collectors for rarity and luster.
Regional guide
Spinel from New York
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