Spinel

specimen number:
2354034

location:
An Phu, Luc Yen, Yen Bai, Vietnam

description:
A loose perfect pinkish red lustrous opaque sharp octahedral crystal of spinel. The measurements provided go from corner to corner. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Eric Laskowski.

Located in the Luc Yen District of Yen Bai Province in northern Vietnam, An Phu is renowned for its rich metamorphic geology consisting of marble formations intruded by granitic pegmatites. Artisanal miners and gemstone collectors have worked the alluvial deposits and weathered marble outcrops here since the late twentieth century, recovering exceptional crystals of red ruby, blue sapphire, spinel, and pargasite. Today, the region serves as a central hub for Vietnam's vibrant gem trade and produces some of the world's most prized mineral specimens for international collectors.

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