Spinel
Unknown Owner
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Recently, the various gem tracts around Luc Yen have produced some impressive Spinel crystals. These are easily some of the largest individual Spinel crystals to come out of any locality. This specimen is good sized, translucent, sharp, "Spinel-Law" twinned crystal group. The color is a pinkish-peach hue, and to find crystals this size that pass light is rare in my experience from Luc Yen. It is not at all brown like so many I've seen from this locality either, and you can see a rich color inside when it is strongly backlit. This locality has the potential to produce some SUPERB Spinels, and if they stay this size, they will set a new standard for the species.
Product details
SpeciesSpinel
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.5 x 1.4 x 1.0 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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