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

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

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

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

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

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Spinel from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 79047
Mineral:Spinel
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Large lustrous transparent dark-red spinel crystal with no matrix attached. The spinel crystal is octahedral form, with naturally rounded edges, and flat crystal faces that have minor stepped crystallization patterns on the surfaces. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 2.5 grams
Overall Size:13x12x11 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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