, 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 Mogok Valley, Myanmar
from Mogok Valley, Myanmar - glassy octahedra in pink to red hues set in marble, famed for Star of David twins, fluorescence, and top collector appeal.
Locality guide
Mogok Valley
Mogok Valley, Myanmar — locality famed for ruby, sapphire, spinel and topaz; metamorphic rocks and strong collector appeal through varied minerals.
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