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Spinel (blue) from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

 
Spinel (blue) from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Spinel (blue) from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Spinel (blue) from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 81219
Mineral:Spinel (blue)
Locality:Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Description:Lustrous translucent spinel crystals with unusual blue color. Normally spinel crystals are pink, and occasionally purple, but rarely blue. The spinel crystals are distorted octahedral form with crystallized depressions and naturally rounded crystal edges Weight: 7.56 carats
Overall Size:11x11x6 mm
Crystals:1-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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