Spinel
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Parker, TX
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
Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 cm
Added on03/26/2026
Publications
- Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 69
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | George Loud | Not disclosed |
| — | Robert Rosenblatt | Not disclosed |
| — | James Zigras | Not disclosed |
| — | J. Pierpont Morgan | Not disclosed |
| — | Clarence S. Bement | Not disclosed |
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, 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
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