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

DESCRIPTION:	No. 79161
Mineral:	Spinel (lavender colored twinned crystals)
Locality:	Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:	Triangular lustrous transparent lavender spinel crystals with no matrix. The spinel crystals are octahedral form with naturally rounded edges. The triangular shape is caused by twinning following Spinel Law of isometric twinning on the {111} plane. Weight: 0.7 grams
Overall Size:	8x7x5 mm
Crystals:	8 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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