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Spinel in marble

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Matrix specimens of Spinel are uncommon, and really good quality crystals on matrix are difficult to find. This piece hosts a classic Burmese "Ruby Spinel" crystal with sharp, lustrous, octahedral faces and a gemmy to translucent, bright pinkish-red color. The crystal measures a full cm across and sits atop a matrix of massive white Calcite, as is typical for this locality. The piece is very fine and aesthetic for the material, and certainly not easily replaced in this market.

Product details

SpeciesSpinel
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.8 x 3.5 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMyanmar, Mandalay Region, Mogok Valley

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot 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 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.