Spinel
sold- Locality
- Mahenge, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Spinel
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- T529
Huge, nearly perfect pink Spinel from Mahenge. The best large crystal I've ever had, complete all around with 5 of the six corners coming to textbook points, while the sixth is somewhat stepped and intergrown with matrix. Nicely translucent on the edges, 5.5cm on edge. Mahenge pink spinels cut what are considered the finest pink spinel gemstones, and good crystals from this locality are uncommon because most cut or broken up for their cutting potential.