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

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 78585
Mineral:	Spinel (twinned crystals)
Locality:	Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:	Compound cluster of lustrous transparent-to-translucent red spinel with no matrix. The spinel crystals are octahedral form in parallel orientation, with stepped crystallization patterns on the faces, and are twinned following the Spinel Law of twinning. The spinel crystals fluoresce red under LW-SW UV. Weight: 23.78 carats
Overall Size:	23x14x8 mm
Crystals:	2-12 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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