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Pargasite from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

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A lustrous deep red slightly translucent octahedral crystal of spinel on a small amount of matrix with green translucent crystallized pargasite. A neat combination piece. This is complete all around and in great condition. The spinel crystal is incredibly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

SpeciesPargasiteSpinel
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.2 x 2.0 x 1.3 cm
Added on05/03/2025
LocalityTanzania, Morogoro Region, Mahenge

Current owner

Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2025
Price paid
$105.00

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Mahenge, Tanzania - marble-hosted spinel in vivid colors (hot pink to cobalt blue) and giant crystals, sculptural specimens prized by collectors.