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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 78910
Mineral:Spinel in marble (lavender)
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Two large lustrous transparent lavender-colored spinel crystals in translucent gray marble. The spinel crystals are octahedral form, in parallel orientation, with remarkable internal clarity. Lavender spinel crystals are uncommon.
Overall Size:41x25x10 mm
Crystals:7-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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