Spinel
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The world's finest red spinels are associated with the finest rubies in Mogok, Burma. This glassy and gemmy, cherry red spinel octahedron measures about 9 mm across and is aesthetically perched on contrasting white matirx. It is exceptionally bright and lustrous. Jack purchased this specimen from now-deceased California collector and dealer J.P. Cand in the late 1990s. Ex. Jack Halpern Collection.
Product details
SpeciesSpinel
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.1 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMyanmar, Mandalay Region, Pein-Pyit
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | 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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