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DESCRIPTION: | No. 79057 |
Mineral: | Spinel |
Locality: | Luc Yen, Yenbai Province, Vietnam |
Description: | Lustrous transparent hot-pink spinel crystal with no matrix attached. The spinel crystal is octahedral form, with naturally rounded edges, and complex concave surface depressions on the crystal faces. The spinel has excellent vivid-pink color. Fluoresces red under SW-LW UV illumination. Weight: 1.2 grams |
Overall Size: | 12x10x8 mm |
Crystals: | 12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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