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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)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 79164
Mineral:Spinel
Locality:Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Lustrous transparent red spinel crystal with no matrix attached. The spinel crystal is octahedral form, with mottled crystallization patterns on the faces. The crystal edges of the spinel exhibit minor alluvial wear when viewed under magnification. Fluoresces red under LW UV illumination. Weight: 0.5 grams
Overall Size:7x7x5 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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