Spinel (purple) from Mayote Mine, Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
 |
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 81217
|
| Mineral: | Spinel (purple)
|
| Locality: | Mayote Mine, Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania |
| Description: | Two groups of parallel lustrous translucent purple spinel crystals in translucent gray marble. The spinel crystal faces are all parallel, indicating that both of the exposed spinel groups are part of a single group. The spinel fluoresces red under LW UV. |
| Overall Size: | 32x28x27 mm |
| Crystals: | 4-23 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved
The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property.
