Spinel
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A huge spinel cluster, solid and 100% spinel! The large crystal, at 4 cm across, is simply the largest spinel I have personally yet seen from Tanzania. Although not gemmy, this is certainly an important specimen for the region.
Product details
SpeciesSpinel
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.7 x 9.3 x 6.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityTanzania, Morogoro Region, Morogoro
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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