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Spinel

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Recently, the various gem tracts around Luc Yen have produced some impressive Spinel crystals. These are easily some of the largest individual Spinel crystals to come out of any locality. This specimen is good sized, lustrous, translucent/gemmy, sharp octahedron of Spinel. The color is slightly more orange than the photos indicate, but to find a crystal this size that passes light is rare in my experience from Luc Yen. This locality has the potential to produce some SUPERB Spinels, and if they stay this size, they will set a new standard for the species.

Product details

SpeciesSpinel
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 x 2.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityVietnam, Yên Bái Province, Luc Yen Mine

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.
Spinel
Regional guide
Spinel from Luc Yen Mine, Vietnam
Luc Yen spinel, Vietnam — marble-hosted red to cobalt-blue crystals; paragenesis with calcite and clinohumite, making this locality prized by collectors.