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Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

$865.00

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Beautiful pinkish red lustrous slightly translucent octahedral crystals of spinel measuring to 2.2 cm in size stacked attractively across the top of this white calcite matrix. This is in terrific condition all around and makes for an excellent hand sized example for the species from this locality. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

SpeciesSpinel
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.5 x 4.0 cm
Listed on07/16/2026
LocalityTanzania, Morogoro Region, Mahenge
SKU9711280

Current owner

WM
Weinrich MineralsFeatured
3,402 for sale·9 sold

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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 Mahenge, Tanzania
from Mahenge, Tanzania — neon pink-red, marble-hosted crystals with sharp octahedra and gemmy zones, prized for color, form, and locality.
Locality guide
Mahenge
Mahenge, Tanzania - marble-hosted spinel in vivid colors (hot pink to cobalt blue) and giant crystals, sculptural specimens prized by collectors.