Spinel (Blue)
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Blue spinel from Montana is an old classic, seldom seen in good display specimens today. This piece features a 1.7-cm crystal embedded in quartzite matrix. The main crystal is complete, and accented by blue fragments of secondary crystals throughout the matrix. I have seen only a handful of good examples of this material, and usually they are priced over $1000. From the Dennis Mullane collection, circa 1960s-1970s
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| 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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