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Spinel from Songea, Tanzania

 
Spinel from Songea, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 23265
Mineral:Spinel
Locality:Songea, Tanzania
Description:Compound crystal of lilac-purple spinel with white marble between faces. The crystal faces are many parallel, triangular faces derived from a single crystal in the center. All faces are complete and undamaged. The white marble could be removed with care.
Overall Size:20x18x18 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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