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Spinel

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Spinel, 9.5 cm, from Luc Yen, Yenbai Province, Vietnam. Collection of Mark Saltzgaber; Fine Minerals International photo.

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Species
SpinelAbout Spinel →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Vietnam, Yên Bái Province, Luc Yen MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 72

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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.
Spinel
Regional guide
Spinel from Luc Yen Mine, Vietnam
Luc Yen spinel, Vietnam — cobalt-bearing blue and red pink octahedra in marble, with rich paragenesis, making Luc Yen a top, sculptural locality for collectors.