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Spinel

Spinel crystal group, 5.5 cm, from Amity, Warwick Township, Orange County, New York. This is an old piece originally from the collection of Clarence S. Bement. In 1900, Bement sold his collection to J. Pierpont Morgan, who donated it to the American Museum of Natural History. Ex collections of James Zigras, Robert Rosenblatt, and George Loud. László Kupi photo.

Product details

SpeciesSpinel
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, New York
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 69
Current owner
Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—George LoudNot disclosed
—Robert RosenblattNot disclosed
—James ZigrasNot disclosed
—J. Pierpont MorganNot disclosed
—Clarence S. BementNot disclosed

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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 New York
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Locality guide
New York
New York, USA - diverse mineral provinces from Herkimer quartz to Balmat sphalerite; prized for regional varieties, historic specimens, and zinc-rich lodes.