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RBR111259

Spinel

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Locality: 
MacDonald Island, Baffin Island, Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut Territory, Canada
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 4 × 3 cm
Description

Please note, that this locality is an outstanding rarity. Complex spinel crystals on diopside matrix. Location is a skarn on an un-named island along the south coast of Baffin Island, near MacDonald Island. The complex spinel crystals on diopside matrix. The dodecahedral spinel crystals have a good luster and show very dark nearly black color with dark blue tones. The faces are much more sharp developed as possible to show with photography. The main-crystal is about 2,5cm across.

The specimen is well crystallized also backside and all crystals are complete. No damage.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Spinel

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

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