Spinel
Spinel

Spinel

€18,00
SKU: A600
Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Very nice small spinel - although not quite complete - with excellent luster.
1.0 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm
0.65 g

Spinel is an oxide that is primarily known as blood-red octahedra, but pink, violet, blue and even green crystals also occur. Twin formation (according to the so-called “spinel law”) is common. Due to its very suitable gemstone properties, spinel is also often polished and used as a gemstone. Grindable crystals are mainly found in alluvial deposits; the main areas of discovery are in Southeast Asia and East Africa.