Name: Blue Spinel in calcite with Mica
Availability: OutOfStock

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Blue Spinel in calcite with Mica

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Locality: Rift Valley Province, Kenya
Minerals: Calcite, Spinel
Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.1 x 4.3 cm
Size class: Small Cabinet
SID: SPINEL3

This is a large specimen showing over a dozen blue Spinels embedded in calcite, and contrasted by scattered sheets of mica. This piece really shows the layer well. It's in good condition, and some of the crystals are very gemmy.