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Spinel

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Crystals to 3 mm. Ruby red, gemmy spinel crystals, to .3 cm across sparkle in their vial. These are from the alluvial gem gravels of Sri Lanka Formerly in the collection of James E. Moresby White. Ex. Carnegie Museum Collection.

Product details

SpeciesSpinel
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySri Lanka

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Spinel
Mineral guide
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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
Spinel from Sri Lanka
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