Spinel with Pargasite - Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Spinel with Pargasite

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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.

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SpeciesSpinel, Pargasite

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Dimensions2.2 x 2.0 x 1.3 cm

Added on05/03/2025

LocalityTanzania, Morogoro Region, Mahenge

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Unknown Owner

Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Weinrich Minerals	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.