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Spinel from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Spinel from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 23286
Mineral:Spinel
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Blood-red crystal of spinel with excellent transparency (almost gem-grade). The crystal form is octahedral elongated on one axis. The spinel is fully crystallized on all faces with only minor imperfections on one corner.
Overall Size:8x8x6 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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