Spinel - Tanzania, Mahenge

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
specimen
Details
ColorsGrey
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm
Species
Description
A large loose purplish red sharp octahedral crystal of spinel. Minor pyrite and calcite are present. In super condition all around, brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
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Unknown previous owners

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