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Spinel, Phlogopite

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Spinels, gemmy phlogopite mica, all on contrasting white matrix of quartz! Not only is this a very interesting crystal combo specimen from Vietnam, but look how a spinel crystal has actually grown right on top of one of the phlogopites - in fact, the best one (measuring 2.2 cm) ! Most of the spinels here are admittedly small but they are pretty; and there is one that measures 1 cm across. The isolation of these green and red crystals on the stark white marble matrix adds to the attractiveness. 14.6 x 5.9 x 3.6cm

Product details

SpeciesSpinel, Phlogopite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.6 x 5.9 x 3.6 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
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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 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.