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Spinel with Clintonite

Unknown Owner
An attractive chain like cluster of pink translucent sharp octahedral spinel crystals. In terrific condition all around. This is fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

Species
Spinel, ClintoniteAbout Spinel →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Vietnam, Yên Bái Province, Luc Yen MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$750.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.