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Spinel on Vesuvianite
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Impressive, modified octahedral black Spinel crystals to 1.6 cm diameter almost completely mask a layer of insipid beige-green Vesuvianite crystals averaging 7 mm long. The matrix is a granular Quartz veinstone, similar in appearance to granite. This small miniature is a great example from Slyudyanka in the Lake Baikal Area of Eastern Siberia, Russia.
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SpeciesSpinel, Vesuvianite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm
Added on12/02/2024
LocalityRussia, Irkutsk Oblast, Slyudyanka
Current owner
Unknown Owner
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
Spinel from Slyudyanka
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