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Spinel from Myanmar (Burma)

 
Spinel from Myanmar (Burma)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Spinel from Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 19557
Mineral:Spinel
Locality:Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Deep, ruby-red spinel on mica matrix. The spinel crystal has many irregular concave areas and show a broad, 3 cm surface on top. The spinel fluoresces deep red under UV illumination. Good specimen for fluorescent collectors.
Overall Size:8x8x5 cm
Crystals:2-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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