AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Myanmar (Burma) > Spinel in marble (lavender) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 78815 |
Mineral: | Spinel in marble (lavender) |
Locality: | Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma) |
Description: | Superb lustrous transparent lavender-colored spinel crystals in translucent white marble. The spinel crystals are octahedral form, in parallel orientation, with remarkable internal clarity. Lavender spinel crystals are uncommon. |
Overall Size: | 24x15x12 mm |
Crystals: | 9-10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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