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Spinel (gem-grade) from An Phu, Luc Yen, Yenbai (Yen Bai) Province, Vietnam

 
Spinel (gem-grade) from An Phu, Luc Yen, Yenbai (Yen Bai) Province, Vietnam

Spinel (gem-grade) from An Phu, Luc Yen, Yenbai (Yen Bai) Province, Vietnam

Spinel (gem-grade) from An Phu, Luc Yen, Yenbai (Yen Bai) Province, Vietnam

DESCRIPTION:No. 62400
Mineral:Spinel (gem-grade)
Locality:An Phu, Luc Yen, Yenbai (Yen Bai) Province, Vietnam
Description:Gem-grade octahedral red spinel crystal with flat crystal faces. The spinel has the deep red color highly sought by jewelers. Though the spinel is flawed internally there are two or three areas that could be cut into faceted gemstones.
Overall Size:10x8x7.5 mm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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