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Spinel var. Angel Wing from Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Spinel var. Angel Wing from Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 23256
Mineral:Spinel var. Angel Wing
Locality:Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Flawless, octahedral crystal of lilac-purple gem spinel. The crystal faces have many minute stepped surfaces known as growth hillocks that look amazing under magnification. Beautiful color,
Overall Size:9x8x8 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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