Spinel ('Fiveling' twin)
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This is a hefty and complex translucent pink Spinel, demonstrating multiple dramatic Macle Twins circling around each other in a floater cluster! One of them is cyclic "fiveling" Macle Twin which is super-rare! To add interest, the bottom half of the specimen is partially hollow, forming a cavity approximately 2 cm deep, as if it grew like a lollipop upon a perch that is no longer there. The piece has the classic neon pinky-orange fluorescence typical of spinels. With a mass of 57g and sharp formation, this is a hefty, imposing miniature specimen. (It is actually in mine-run condition, still with pocket dirt attached, exactly as found).
Product details
SpeciesSpinel
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 3.6 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMyanmar, Mandalay Region, Pein-Pyit
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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