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Spinel

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An amazing specimen with literally dozens of spinel crystals, ranging up to over a centimeter! It is typical to see miniature-sized specimens of Vietnamese spinel, with one or maybe two crystals, but this is truly a dazzling gem crystal specimen! The crystals vary in quality, but many of them are QUITE gemmy and fine. 14.6 x 11.2 x 4.0cm

Product details

SpeciesSpinel
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.6 x 11.2 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityVietnam, Yên Bái Province, Luc Yen Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Spinel
Mineral guide
Learn about Spinel
, 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 Luc Yen Mine, Vietnam
Luc Yen spinel, Vietnam — marble-hosted red to cobalt-blue crystals; paragenesis with calcite and clinohumite, making this locality prized by collectors.