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Spinel (Macle Twin)

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An unusually gemmy 9 mm spinel perched on marble matrix. This spinel crystal is twinned in the form of a macle (also occurring in diamonds). Such crystals are rare, on matrix, all the more so given the current embargo on trade with Burma.

Product details

SpeciesSpinel
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.1 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMyanmar, Mandalay Region, Mogok Valley

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 Mogok Valley, Myanmar
from Mogok Valley, Myanmar - glassy octahedra in pink to red hues set in marble, famed for Star of David twins, fluorescence, and top collector appeal.