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Spinel with Corundum var. Sapphire from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

 
Spinel with Corundum var. Sapphire from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

Spinel with Corundum var. Sapphire from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 49227
Mineral:Spinel with Corundum var. Sapphire
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Large translucent purple octahedral spinel with lustrous, compound surfaces that have transparent blue sapphire crystals, the gem variety of corundum, included in the surfaces of the spinel. Difficult to photograph - must see in person to appreciate.
Overall Size:18x16x10 mm
Crystals:1-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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