| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Madagascar > Spinel |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 29356 |
| Mineral: | Spinel |
| Locality: | Itrongay, Betroka, Horombe, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar |
| Description: | Large single crystal of spinel with brown surface coating and remnants of mica on the surface. One area is worn on the edge revealing the black spinel center that this formation is known for. Contacted surrounding matrix in rear and bottom. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #214 |
| Overall Size: | 12x8x7 cm |
| Crystals: | 12 cm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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