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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 35619
Mineral:Spinel
Locality:Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Hot-pink crystal of gemmy (transparent) spinel. The crystal is octahedral form. The edges and corners are worn due to alluvial action of the river sediments. Though small, it has great color and clarity. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x2.5 mm
Crystals:3.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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