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Spinel (Twinned Crystals) from Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Spinel (Twinned Crystals) from Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Spinel (Twinned Crystals) from Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 35078
Mineral:Spinel (Twinned Crystals)
Locality:Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Transparent red spinel crystal with glassy crystal faces. This specimen is twinned following the Spinel law (on the {111} plane) and the twin plane is visible around the perimeter. One of the crystals is smaller than the other. Chipped edge. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection
Overall Size:8x6x4 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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