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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 36553
Mineral:Spinel in marble
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Bright red octahedral spinel crystal embedded in white marble matrix. The spinel crystal is octahedral form with mottled surfaces the result of forming simultaneously with the marble. A second tiny spinel crystal is nearby.
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:1.5-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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