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Spinel

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Description
Locality: 
Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.3 × 4.9 × 4 cm
Description

A crystal of gemmy red spinell on a matrix of marble. The crystal measures approx 1.5 x 0.7 cm and shows glossy faces. The spinell fluorescence with UV light to a very intense red! The specimen stands in the displayed positions without any support.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Spinel

Formula: 
MgAl2O4
Strunz: 
4.BB.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
7.5 - 8.0