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Spinel (gem rough) from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

 
Spinel (gem rough) from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

Spinel (gem rough) from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

Spinel (gem rough) from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

Spinel (gem rough) from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

Spinel (gem rough) from Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 79157
Mineral:Spinel (gem rough)
Locality:Jegdalek, Sarobi, Afghanistan
Description:Nine partial crystals of dark red-purple spinel gem rough. Several of the spinels are nearly complete crystals, and three are twinned following the Spinel Law of twinning. The dark spinel color suggest that they will best for cuttings mall gemstones. Total weight: 40.6 grams
Overall Size:11-26 mm
Crystals:
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