AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Vietnam > Spinel in marble |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 50044 |
Mineral: | Spinel in marble |
Locality: | Luc Yen, Yenbai (Yen Bai) Province, Vietnam |
Description: | Lustrous translucent pink spinel crystals in white marble. The spinel crystals are octahedral form with subtle growth layers on the crystal faces. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection; ex. L. Himes |
Overall Size: | 3.5x2.5x2 cm |
Crystals: | 5-9 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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