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Rare Spinel Crystal Matrix Sri Lanka

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Rare Spinel Crystal Matrix Sri Lanka

Mineral:	Spinel
Chemical Formula:	MgAl₂O₄
Size:	36,0 x 35,0 x 33,8 mm
Weight:	278,1 ct or 55,62 g
Transparence:	translucent - transparent
Quantity:	1
Origin:	Mines around Kahawatta, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

Spinel crystals from Sri Lanka are rarely found in matrix, these crystals are deeply imbedded in a pure phlogopite matrix. The purplish crystal showing partly crystal faces and fracture planes, nevertheless regarding the rarity of primary source spinel this is still a great collector’s item.

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