Ruby Spinel ("Star of David" Twin)

Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma
Thumbnail, 0.3 x 0.3 x 0.2 cm
Start Time: 12/14/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/21/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Spinels are typically found as single isolated octahedral crystals, but they have an actual crystal twinning habit ( "Spinel-Law ") named after them. This "floater twinned crystal is a classic Burmese "Ruby Spinel" with relatively sharp, lustrous faces, but the most interesting aspect of the piece is the fact that it is a rarely seen "Star of David twin with a lovely pinish-red interior color. A great quality twinned crystal for the species. This piece was mined around 2003. The best of these specimens are simply the finest in the world for what they are. This is an example of a non-pegmatite gem mineral for which many collectors probably do not have a good specimen in their collections

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