Spinel Crystal in Marble Host | Red Spinel | 29 gr, 145.7 ct | Mogok, Myanmar Chondrite Origin: Bancroft area

Origin: Bancroft area

sphalerite and pyrite crystals

Philippines

Weight: 123

Approx Weight (per piece): 51

Spinel Crystal in Marble Host | Red Spinel | 29 gr, 145.7 ct | Mogok, Myanmar Chondrite Origin: Bancroft areaThis is a beautiful Spinel crystal in marble host from Myanmar (Burma). Spinel comes in a variety of colors, including red, pink, blue, purple, orange, and black. It is often mistaken for other gemstones due to its resemblance to rubies and sapphires, especially red spinel, which historically has been confused with ruby. Spinel is found in various regions around the world, including Myanmar (formerly Burma), Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, Vietnam,