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Spinel

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Spinel crystal, 7.5 cm, from the Luc Yen mine, Yenbai Province, Vietnam. Roberto Appiani photo.

Product details

Species
SpinelAbout Spinel →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Vietnam, Yên Bái Province, Luc Yen MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Italy page 115

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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.