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1.95" Purple Spinel Crystals with Forsterite & Phlogopite - Tajikistan
What we have here is a beautiful and relatively rare spinel crystal cluster encapsulated in forsterite and phlogopite, collected from Shahdara Valley in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. The spinal crystals bear beautiful purple coloration and often, pristine stones from this location are faceted to be used in jewelry.
Comes with a small acrylic display case.
Comes with a small acrylic display case.
About Spinel
Spinel is a metamorphic magnesium-aluminum oxide known for deep reddish-pink octahedral crystals. Before minerals could be identified through chemical tests, spinels were considered rubies. Also like corundums, spinel takes well to lab growth: light blue lab-grown spinel is often an inexpensive alternative for aquamarine.
Spinel is a metamorphic magnesium-aluminum oxide known for deep reddish-pink octahedral crystals. Before minerals could be identified through chemical tests, spinels were considered rubies. Also like corundums, spinel takes well to lab growth: light blue lab-grown spinel is often an inexpensive alternative for aquamarine.
SPECIES
Spinel, Forsterite & Phlogopite
LOCATION
Shahdara Valley, Zoogvand, Pamir Mountains, Tajikistan
SIZE
1.95 x 1.4"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#305609
