Spinel
Unknown Owner
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.
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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on12/02/2024
Locality
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/2026 | Unknown Owner | $865.00 |
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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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.
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