Spinel
Unknown Owner
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This wonderful gem crystal is unique in my experience in that I have seen many of these "hoppered" spinel crystals before from Vietnam, but usually they have a dull luster and are not gemmy. The combination of gemminess, luster, and surreal sculptural form really makes this crystal special and dramatic. It is a floater, complete 360 degrees, all around. It is exceptionally equant for a crystal of such size, with under five percent variation on the three axes. Overall, for impact, its just one of the most interesting pieces I have yet seen from Vietnam. Mined in 2005 and part of a large lot I bought at the time.
Product details
SpeciesSpinel
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 3.3 x 3.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityVietnam, Yên Bái Province, Luc Yen Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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