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Spinel (Twinned Crystals) from Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Spinel (Twinned Crystals) from Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Spinel (Twinned Crystals) from Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 35074
Mineral:Spinel (Twinned Crystals)
Locality:Pein Pyit, Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Transparent red spinel crystal with glassy crystal faces. This specimen is twinned following the Spinel law (on the {111} plane) and the twin plane is visible around the perimeter. One edge is incomplete. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection
Overall Size:7x7x2 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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