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Chondrodite with Spinel - Luc Yen Mine, Yên Bái Province, Vietnam

Chondrodite with Spinel

$9,500.00

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An outstanding large cabinet display quality example for the species. Slightly translucent lustrous large crystals of chondrodite, the prominent cluster 8.0 cm in length, set up on a white marble matrix with pinkish red crystals of spinel. This is in terrific condition.

Product details

SpeciesSpinel, Chondrodite

SizeLarge Cabinet

Dimensions20.0 x 12.0 x 11.5 cm

Listed on07/16/2026

LocalityVietnam, Yên Bái Province, Luc Yen Mine

SKU9506800

Current owner

Weinrich MineralsFeatured

2,984 for sale·7 sold

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Mineral guide

Learn about Spinel

, 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 Luc Yen Mine, Vietnam

Luc Yen spinel, Vietnam — marble-hosted red to cobalt-blue crystals; paragenesis with calcite and clinohumite, making this locality prized by collectors.

Locality guide

Luc Yen Mine

Luc Yen Mine, Vietnam — a gem locality producing ruby, spinel, pargasite and tourmaline in marble, known for vivid color contrasts and cobalt-blue spinel.

Spinel

$190Median

63Sold (12 mo)

$85Last sale

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