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Spinel from Umba Valley region, Kenya

 
Spinel from Umba Valley region, Kenya

DESCRIPTION:No. 17366
Mineral:Spinel
Locality:Umba Valley region, Kenya
Description:Superb crystal of deep blue-violet, translucent spinel without matrix. The crystal faces are clean and lustrous. The blue-violet color is similar to tanzanite, but darker. A good specimen with
Overall Size:20x18x15 mm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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