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Spinel from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 33562
Mineral:	Spinel
Locality:	Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:	Exceptionally large single crystal of blood-red spinel. The spinel crystal is octahedral form with excellent translucency. The crystal faces are flat and glassy, with scattered depressions the result of co-forming with calcite. No damage, large size.
Overall Size:	28x24x23 mm
Crystals:	28 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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