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Fine Ethiopian Opal with Black Spinel Bracelet


Code: opaj533_ethiopian-opal-jewelry
Ethiopian opal bracelet with an adjustable length from 7 to 7.75 inches long
Precious opals were mined in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $98.25
This superior quality Ethiopian opal bead bracelet is strung in the center with handcrafted natural Ethiopian opal beads showing fine natural color play and with 2mm faceted natural black spinel beads! The opals and spinels are completely natural with no treatments of any kind. The superior grade opal beads have beautiful flashes of natural color play at different angles as you turn the bracelet. The opal beads are gradational in size measuring from 3mm up to 4mm in diameter at the center of this beautiful bracelet. This handcrafted bracelet matches very nicely with our opal necklace with black spinel (item opaj534). See also a full view of this 100% natural Ethiopian opal with black spinel bracelet.

Fine Ethiopian Opal with Black Spinel Necklace


Code: opaj534_ethiopian-opal-jewelry
Ethiopian opal with black spinel necklace with an adjustable length from 17.5 to 19 inches long
Precious opals were mined in the Welo Province of Ethiopia
Price: $154.25 - (original price: $198.50)
This superior quality Ethiopian opal bead necklace is strung in the center with handcrafted natural Ethiopian opal beads showing fine natural color play and with 2mm faceted natural black spinel beads! The opals and spinels are completely natural with no treatments of any kind. The superior grade opal beads have beautiful flashes of natural color play at different angles as you turn the necklace. The opal beads are gradational in size measuring from 3mm up to 4mm in diameter at the center of this beautiful necklace. This handcrafted necklace matches very nicely with our opal bracelet with black spinel (item opaj533). See also a full view of this 100% natural Ethiopian opal with black spinel necklace.

Fine Red-Pink Spinel 14k Pendant


Code: spij176_spinel-jewelry
Natural color spinel gemstone weighs 2.24 carats
Genuine pink spinel pendant set with a 9.5x7.5mm pear shape spinel gemstone
Faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined at Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $2145.00
This 14k yellow gold pendant is set with a natural color spinel gemstone weighing 2.24 carats. This eye clean spinel gemstone is very well faceted in a pear shape with very good brilliance (GIA: Type II Gem, Clarity Grade VVS). This natural color spinel has beautiful reddish-pink natural color - it has not been heated or treated in any way. See a side view of this natural pink spinel pendant. See also an additional view of this natural pink spinel pendant.

Fine Purple Spinel 14k Pendant


Code: spij175_spinel-jewelry
Natural light purple spinel gemstone weighs 1.91 carats
Genuine lavender spinel pendant set with a 7.8mm round spinel gemstone
Faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $735.00
This 14k yellow gold pendant is set with a natural color spinel gemstone weighing 1.91 carats. This eye clean spinel gemstone is very well faceted in a round cut with excellent brilliance (GIA: Type II Gem, Clarity Grade VVS). This natural color spinel has beautiful purple natural color - it has not been heated or treated in any way. See also a side view of this natural purple spinel pendant.

9mm Natural Pink Spinel 14k Pendant


Code: spij169_spinel-jewelry
Natural color pink spinel pendant with a spinel gem weighing 2.60 carats
Pink spinel pendant set with a 9mm round spinel gemstone
Faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $1485.00
This 14k yellow gold pendant is set with a natural color spinel gemstone weighing 2.60 carats. This genuine spinel gemstone is very well faceted in a round brilliant cut with excellent brilliance. See a side view of this natural pink spinel pendant. This superior quality gem faces up eye clean with faint natural inclusions visible only under close inspection with bright illumination (GIA: Type II Gem, Clarity Grade VVS). This natural color spinel has beautiful light to medium pink 100% natural color. This spinel gem has not been heated or treated in any way. See also another view of this natural pink spinel jewelry design.

6.5mm Faceted Natural Black Spinel Flat Disc Bead Necklace


Code: spij168x_black-spinel-jewelry
This genuine black spinel necklace has an adjustable length up to 20" long
Price: $81.25
This necklace of natural black spinel faceted beads was hand-crafted from 100% natural black spinel crystals that were mined in Africa. These opaque spinels were shaped into flat disc shape beads measuring 6.5mm across which were then faceted & polished, drilled and strung into this wonderful black spinel necklace with a sterling silver clasp with a 3 inch extender chain giving the necklace an adjustable length up to 20 inches long. This black spinel bead necklace has a tiny black spinel faceted bead between each of the 6.5mm beads! These shiny black spinel beads sparkle very nicely. These are natural spinel beads, and they were faceted by hand so they have occasional pits and imperfections. The photo at left shows a close-up view of this black spinel necklace, see also a full view photo of this genuine black spinel necklace.

Natural Black Spinel Necklace

Code: spij139x_black-spinel-jewelry
This genuine black spinel necklace is available in three bead sizes (please see below)
This beautiful necklace of natural black spinel faceted beads was hand-crafted from 100% natural black spinel crystals that were mined in Africa. These opaque spinels were shaped into rounded, disk shaped beads which were then faceted & polished, drilled and strung into this wonderful black spinel necklace with a sterling silver clasp. These shiny black spinel beads sparkle very nicely.
We have this black spinel necklace available in three bead diameter sizes; with 3.5mm diameter faceted beads, with 4.25mm diameter faceted beads, and also in a large size with 6mm diameter faceted beads! The photo at left shows a close-up view of this black spinel necklace, see also a full view photo of this natural black spinel necklace. Please see below to order these natural black spinel necklaces:
Item spij139a: Natural black spinel necklace measuring 17.5 inches long with 55 carats of faceted black spinel beads that are 3.5mm in diameter.
Item spij139aa: Natural black spinel necklace measuring 18 inches long with 85 carats of faceted black spinel beads that are 4.25mm in diameter.
Item spij139i: Natural black spinel necklace with an adjustable length from 17.5 inches long to 18.5 inches long, with 185 carats of faceted black spinel beads that are 6mm in diameter.

Please see below to order.

3.5mm Natural Black Spinel Necklace

Code: spij139a_black-spinel-jewelry
Price: $31.95

4.25mm Natural Black Spinel Necklace

Code: spij139aa_black-spinel-jewelry
Price: $46.25

6mm Natural Black Spinel Necklace

Code: spij139i_black-spinel-jewelry
Price: $88.25


Natural Red Spinel Bead Necklace, 18 inch


Code: spij128x_red-spinel-necklace
Genuine red spinel necklace measuring 18" long (45cm) with 2mm to 4mm long beads
Price: $48.95
This necklace of natural red spinel beads was hand-crafted from 100% natural color spinel that was mined near mahenge, Tanzania. These tiny spinel pieces were polished, drilled and strung in an 18" length with a sterling silver clasp. These free-form shaped red spinel beads measure from 2mm to 4mm long, and they have light to dark red natural color. They are lightly included to eye-clean. The photo at left shows a close-up view, see also a full view photo of this natural red spinel necklace.

Natural Pink Spinel Necklace


Code: spij127a_pink-spinel-jewelry
Pink spinel necklace with 46 carats of faceted pink spinel beads
Genuine pink spinel necklace measuring 18" long (45cm) with 3mm to 4mm diameter beads
Price: $518.95
This rare necklace of natural reddish-pink spinel faceted beads was hand-crafted from 100% natural color spinel crystals that were mined in Tanzania. These gem quality spinels were shaped into rounded, disk shaped beads which were then faceted, drilled and strung into this 18" long pink spinel necklace with a sterling silver clasp. These genuine spinel beads are gradational in size measuring 3mm in diameter at the clasp, and they increase in diameter up to 4mm in the center of the necklace. There are 46 carats of transparent reddish pink natural spinel beads in this rare necklace, many of which are completely eye-clean. The photo at left shows a close-up view, see also a full view photo of this natural pink spinel necklace.
We also have faceted gemstone bead necklaces available in a wide variety of other natural gem materials.

Natural Red Spinel Necklace


Code: spij178_pink-spinel-jewelry
Pink spinel necklace with 51 carats of faceted red spinel beads
Genuine red spinel necklace measuring 18" long (45cm) with 3mm to 4.7mm diameter beads
Price: $561.25
This rare necklace of natural pinkish-red spinel faceted beads was hand-crafted from 100% natural color spinel crystals that were mined in Tanzania. These gem quality spinels were shaped into rounded, disk shaped beads which were then faceted, drilled and strung into this 18" long red spinel necklace with a sterling silver clasp. These genuine spinel beads are gradational in size measuring 3mm in diameter at the clasp, and they increase in diameter up to 4.7mm in the center of the necklace. There are 51 carats of transparent red natural spinel beads in this rare necklace, many of which are completely eye-clean. The photo at left shows a close-up view, see also a full view photo of this natural red spinel necklace.

Fine Dark Red Spinel Earrings in 14k Gold


Code: spij172_red-spinel-jewelry
Genuine red spinel gemstones weigh 2.2 carats total weight
Fine dark red spinel earrings set with 6.1mm round cut gems
Faceted from natural red spinel crystals mined in Tanzania
Price: $2195.00 (for the pair)
This pair of natural red spinel earrings is set in 14k yellow gold stud earrings with natural color red spinel gemstones. These are 100% natural color red spinel gems - they have not been heated or treated in any way. These rare quality spinel gemstones were faceted from natural spinel crystals that were mined in Tanzania. They have fine dark red natural color, and they are completely clean (GIA: Type II Gems, Clarity Grade VVS+). See a side view of these natural red spinel earrings. See also another view of these wonderful red spinel earrings.

Fine Dark Red-Pink Spinel Earrings in 14k Gold


Code: spij177_spinel-earrings
Genuine spinel gemstones weigh 1.10 carats total weight
Fine dark red-pink spinel earrings set with 5mm round cut gems
Faceted from natural spinel crystals mined in Tanzania
Price: $645.00 (for the pair)
This pair of natural spinel earrings is set in 14k yellow gold stud earrings with natural color spinel gemstones. These are 100% natural color spinel gems - they have not been heated or treated in any way. These lightly included spinel gemstones are very well faceted with very good brilliance. They have fine dark red-pink natural color, and they face up clean with natural inclusions visible under close inspection (GIA: Type II Gems, Clarity Grade SI/VS). See a side view of these natural spinel earrings.

Flawless Natural Pink Spinel Earrings in 14k Gold


Code: spij184_spinel-earrings
Genuine spinel gemstones weigh 1.16 carats total weight
Fine pink spinel earrings set with 5.1mm round cut gems
Faceted from natural spinel crystals mined in Tanzania
Price: $825.00 (for the pair)
This pair of natural spinel earrings is set in 14k yellow gold stud earrings with natural color pink spinel gemstones. These are 100% natural color spinel gems - they have not been heated or treated in any way. These fine quality spinel gemstones are very well faceted with very good brilliance. They have fine pink natural color, and they are completely clean even under close inspection with magnification (GIA: Type II Gems, Clarity Grade Flawless). See a side view of these natural pink spinel earrings.

Pink Spinel in Matrix Sphere, 2.2 inch diameter

This unique item is sold.
Code: spis106
2.2" diameter
handground and polished from natural spinel rough mined in India
Price: $92.50
This 2.2 inch diameter sphere was hand-ground and polished from natural biotite schist matrix with reddish pink spinel crystals. There are about 200 natural color translucent spinel crystals exposed on the surface of this sphere, and they measure from 0.1 to 0.2 inches across (3mm to 6mm).

Pink Spinel in Matrix Sphere, 2.3 inch diameter

This unique item is sold.
Code: spis105
2.3" diameter
handground and polished from natural spinel rough mined in India
Price: $134.50
This 2.3 inch diameter sphere was hand-ground and polished from natural biotite schist matrix with reddish pink spinel crystals. There are about 25 natural color translucent spinel crystals exposed on the surface of this sphere, and they measure from 0.2 to 0.7 inches across (5mm to 18mm).

Pink Spinel in Matrix Sphere, 2.5 inch diameter

This unique item is sold.
Code: spis104
2.5" diameter
handground and polished from natural spinel rough mined in India
Price: $162.50
This 2.5 inch diameter sphere was hand-ground and polished from natural biotite schist matrix with reddish pink spinel crystals. There are about 100 natural color translucent spinel crystals exposed on the surface of this sphere, and they measure from 0.1 to 0.3 inches across (4mm to 7mm).

Natural Indigo Spinel Gemstone, 1.35 carats


Code: spig173a
This natural color dark blue spinel gem weighs 1.35 carats
Spinel Gemstone Dimensions: 7.8mm x 5.8mm x 4.2mm deep
Shape: oval cut
Faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $256.50
This natural blue spinel gemstone was mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It faces up eye clean, and has a few tiny inclusions that are only faintly visible under close inspection with bright illumination (GIA: Type 2, VS). The color is a dark gray-blue (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). Dark blue spinel gems with this color are sometimes called indigo spinel gemstones. This natural spinel gem is very well cut! Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural blue spinel gem is $190./carat x 1.35 carats = $256.50

Natural Purple Spinel Gemstone, 1.38 carats


Code: spig191
This natural spinel gem weighs 1.38 carats
Spinel gemstone dimensions: 6.8mm x 6.6mm x 4.1mm deep
Shape: square cushion cut
Faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $538.20
This natural spinel gemstone faces up completely clean (GIA Type 2, VS). Under very close inspection with bright illumination it shows a few very faint veils which absolutely guarantee the natural origin of this beautiful spinel gem. The color is a medium dark purple (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). See an additional view of this purple spinel gemstone. This natural spinel gem is well cut in this square cushion shape with good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural purple spinel gem is below wholesale at $390./carat x 1.38 carats = $538.20

Natural Purple-Pink Spinel Gemstone, 1.47 carats


Code: spig157
This natural spinel gem weighs 1.47 carats
Spinel gemstone dimensions: 7.9mm x 6.0mm x 4.1mm deep
Shape: faceted oval
Faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $573.30
This natural spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka in 2007. It is completely clean under close inspection (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a beautiful blend of purple and pink (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This natural spinel gem is very well cut with very good brilliance! Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural purple-pink spinel gem is below wholesale at $390./carat x 1.47 carats = $573.30

Flawless Natural Dark Pink Spinel Gem, 1.62 carats


Code: spig128
Natural color spinel gemstone weighing 1.62 carats
Size: 7.3mm x 5.6mm x 4.2mm deep
Shape: octagon radiant cut
Faceted from a natural pink spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $631.80
This natural color spinel gemstone was mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It is completely clean even under close inspection at ten times magnification (GIA Type 2, flawless). The color is a medium dark reddish-pink (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). It was well cut with a small table and excellent brilliance. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this flawless natural dark pink spinel gem is below wholesale at $390./carat x 1.62 carats = $631.80

Natural Dark Orange-Red Spinel Gemstone, 1.39 carats


Code: spig176
Natural color spinel gemstone weighing exactly 1.39 carat
Spinel Gem Dimensions: 7.7mm x 5.7mm x 3.9mm deep
Shape: oval cut
Faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Burma (Myanmar)
Price: $542.10
This orange-red spinel gem was found in Burma in 2003. It faces up almost clean to eye clean with two small shallow surface inclusions on the crown. There also are a few tiny inclusions just faintly visible under very close inspection with bright illumination (GIA Type 2, SI/VS). The color is a deep orange-red. This natural spinel gem is well cut. See also a side view photo of this natural color spinel gemstone. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural color spinel gem is below wholesale at $390./carat x 1.39 carats = $542.10

Natural Red Spinel Gemstone, 1.00 carats


Code: spig174
Natural color red spinel gemstone weighing exactly 1.00 carat
Spinel Gem Dimensions: 7.5mm x 5.4mm x 3.1mm deep
Shape: oval cut
Faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Burma (Myanmar)
Price: $495.00
This red spinel gem was found in Burma in 2003. It faces up completely clean, with a few tiny inclusions just faintly visible under very close inspection with bright illumination (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a fine dark red. See also another top view of this red spinel gemstone. This windowed gem of natural spinel is shallow cut. See also a side view photo of this natural red spinel gemstone. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural color spinel gem is below wholesale at $495./carat x 1.00 carats = $495.

Natural Purple Spinel Gem, 2.31 carats


Code: spig122
Natural color purple spinel gemstone weighs 2.31 carats
Spinel Gemstone Dimensions: 9.6mm x 8.0mm x 4.6mm deep
Shape: oval cut
Faceted from a natural purple spinel crystal mined in Ceylon
Price: $1062.60
This natural purple spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It is clean to the eye (GIA Type 2, VS). The color is a medium purple of dark tone (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This purple spinel gem was exceptionally well cut with good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this natural purple spinel gemstone is $460./carat x 2.31 carats = $1062.60

Natural Dark Indigo Spinel Gemstone, 1.38 carats


Code: spig178
Natural color spinel gemstone weighing 1.38 carats
Spinel Gem Dimensions: 7.0mm round x 4.0mm deep
Shape: round cut
Faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Price: $407.10
This natural color spinel gemstone was mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It is eye clean, with a few very faint natural inclusions that are only visible under very close inspection with bright illumination (GIA Type 2, VS). The blue color is so dark that this indigo spinel gem appears almost black with flashes of blue in its depths (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). Dark blue spinels with this color are also called indigo spinel. Under sunlight the color changes slightly to a very beautiful slightly greenish deep blue! This natural spinel gem would make a wonderful indigo spinel ring or pendant for a necklace! Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural dark blue spinel gem is below wholesale at $295./carat x 1.38 carats = $407.10

Natural Fine Red Spinel Gemstone, 1.10 carats


Code: spig195
This natural color spinel gem weighs 1.10 carats
Spinel gemstone dimensions: 5.9mm x 5.6mm x 4.1mm deep
Shape: square cushion cut
Faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Burma in 2005
Price: $1782.00
This rare quality natural spinel gemstone is completely clean even under close inspection with bright illumination (GIA Type 2, Clarity Grade: VVS+). The color is a fine pure red (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). See an additional view of this natural red spinel gemstone. This natural spinel gem is very well cut in this cushion shape. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural fine red spinel gem is far below wholesale at $1650./carat x 1.08 carats = $1782.

Natural Red-Purple Spinel Gemstone, 2.22 carats


Code: spig192
This natural color spinel gem weighs 2.22 carats
Spinel gemstone dimensions: 8.8mm x 6.9mm x 4.9mm deep
Shape: oval cut
Faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $743.70
This natural spinel gemstone faces up eye clean (GIA Type 2, Clarity Grade: VS). Under close inspection with bright illumination it shows a few faint inclusions which absolutely guarantee the natural origin of this genuine spinel gem. The color is a dark reddish purple (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). See an additional view of this natural spinel gemstone. This natural spinel gem is well cut in this oval shape. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural reddish purple spinel gem is below wholesale at $335./carat x 2.22 carats = $743.70

Burmese Pink Spinel Gemstone, 1.78 carats


Code: spig119
Natural color pink spinel gemstone weighing: 1.78 carats
Spinel Gemstone Dimensions: 8.3mm x 7.1mm x 4.7mm deep
Shape: faceted pear shape
Faceted from a natural pink spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $881.10
This natural pink spinel gemstone was mined in Burma (Myanmar) in 2002. It is totally clean to the eye even under close inspection (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a medium dark rose-pink (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This genuine pink spinel gem is well cut with good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com miners price for this fine quality natural Burmese pink spinel gemstone is far below wholesale at $495./carat x 1.78 carats = $881.10

Flawless Mahenge Deep Red- Pink Spinel Gemstone, 1.19 carats


Code: spig194
This natural pink spinel gem weighs 1.19 carats
Spinel Gemstone Dimensions: 6.4mm x 4.3mm deep
Shape: round brilliant cut
Faceted from a natural pink spinel crystal found at Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $1487.50
This natural pink spinel gemstone was mined in Tanzania in 2005. The color is a very fine deep reddish pink under daylight as shown (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This natural spinel gem is very well faceted in a round brilliant cut with excellent brilliance! This fine quality gem is completely clean under close inspection with magnification (GIA Type 2, Clarity Grade: Flawless). Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural deep red-pink spinel gem is far below wholesale at $1250./carat x 1.19 carats = $1487.50

Flawless Blue Spinel Gemstone, 2.13 carats


Code: spig117
Natural color spinel gem weighing 2.13 carats
Spinel Gemstone Dimensions: 9.5mm x 6.8mm x 4.7mm deep
Shape: oval cut
Faceted from a natural blue spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $1054.35
This fine quality natural blue spinel gemstone was mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It is internally flawless (GIA Type 2, flawless) with no eye-visible inclusions even under close inspection at ten times magnification. The color is a deep blue of dark tone (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). It has superb cutting with very good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this flawless natural blue spinel gem is below wholesale at $495./carat x 2.13 carats = $1054.35

Natural Indigo Spinel Gemstone, 2.59 carats


Code: spig118
Natural spinel gemstone weighing 2.59 carats
Spinel Gem Dimensions: 10.4mm x 6.4mm x 4.9mm deep
Shape: cushion cut
Faceted from a natural blue spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $1282.05
This natural indigo color spinel gemstone was mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). This natural spinel gemstone is eye clean (GIA Type 2, Clarity Grade: VVS). Under close inspection with bright illumination it shows faint inclusions which absolutely guarantee the natural origin of this genuine Ceylon spinel gem. The color is a medium blue violet (indigo) of dark tone (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). It is exceptionally well cut with very good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this natural blue indigo spinel gem is $495./carat x 2.59 carats = $1282.05

Rare Bi-Color Spinel Gemstone, 3.08 carats


Code: spig152
Natural spinel gem weighing 3.08 carats
Spinel Gemstone Dimensions: 9.4mm x 7.4mm x 5.8mm deep
Shape: faceted oval
Faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Price: $1925.00
This rare collector gem of natural spinel was mined in Sri Lanka in 2005. This unique spinel gemstone faces up completely eye clean, with faint inclusions visible only under very close inspection with bright illumination (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a medium dark blue with some purplish-pink areas (100% natural colors - unheated and untreated). See also an upside down view showing the natural color zoning. This natural spinel gem is well cut with good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com miners price for this natural bi-color spinel gem is $625./carat x 3.08 carats = $1925.

Natural Ceylon Pink Spinel, 2.09 carats


Code: spig138
2.09 carats
5.8mm x 5.0mm x 3.0mm deep
Shape: faceted oval
faceted from a natural pink spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Price: $836.00
This natural pink spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It is totally clean to the eye even under close inspection (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a rich medium pink (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This oval faceted pink spinel gem was native cut in Sri Lanka. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural Ceylon pink spinel gemstone is $400./carat x 2.09 carats = $836.00

Natural Medium Purple 4.31carat Spinel Gem


Code: spig139
4.31 carats
10.0mm x 8.0mm x 6.6mm deep
Shape: oval cut
faceted from a natural purple spinel crystal mined in Ceylon
Price: $1508.50
This natural purple spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It is totally clean even under close examination. Some minute natural inclusions visable under ten times magnification (GIA Type 2, (VVS). The color is a very pleasant purple 5 tone, 3 saturation, (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This medium purple spinel gem was well cut for a native cut gem. Our mineralminers.com price for this natural purple spinel gemstone is $350/carat x 4.31 carats = $1508.50

Natural Very Slightly Purplish Blue Spinel Gemstone, 4.08carats


Code: spig140
4.08 carats
11.7mm x 8.6mm x 5.5mm deep
Shape: Oval cut
Sri Lanka
Price: $1632.00
This natural very slightly purplish blue spinel gem was mined and very well faceted in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It is exceptionaly clean to the unaided eye, with only a few minute rutile needles visible under 10X magnification. The color is medium dark rich blue in daylight,(see photo taken under daylight), and a purple in incandescent light. This is a very nice color changing spinel (100% natural colors - unheated and untreated). The tone and saturation in the blueish-purple range is a 6 tone-3saturation. This is a GIA type 2 gem (VVS-1) or better. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this blue spinel gemstone is $400.00/carat x 4.08 carats = $1632.00

Natural Cobalt Blue Spinel Gemstone, 3.06 carats


Code: spig141
3.06 carats
9.7mm x 7.5mm x 4.8mm deep
Shape: cushion cut
faceted from a natural blue spinel crystal mined in Ceylon
Price: $1224.00
This natural blue spinel gemstone was mined and faceted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It faces up clean to the unaided eye (GIA Type 2,VS). It does have natural inclusions visible under magnification. The color is a deep blue of dark tone (7) and (3) saturation (100% natural color with no grayish modifier - (unheated and untreated). This color is sometimes refered to in the trade as cobalt blue. See also a side view photo of this natural color spinel gemstone. See also a pavillian view photo of this natural color spinel gemstone. See also another face up view photo of this natural color spinel gemstone. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this natural cobalt blue spinel gemstone is $400./carat x 3.06 carats = $1224.00

Large Natural Purple Spinel Gemstone, 6.66carats


Code: spig187
this natural spinel gem weighs 6.66 carats
12.5mm x 9.7mm x 7.3mm deep
Shape: faceted oval
faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $2997.00
This natural spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka in 1981. It is completely clean to the unaided eye (GIA Type 2, Eye-Clean). The color is a beautiful medium deep purple giving it a "Siberian Amethyst" look (100% natural color - unheated and untreated. Also see an edge view photo of this natural spinel gem This natural spinel gem is very well cut with very good brilliance! Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural purple spinel gem is $450./carat x 6.66 carats = $2997.00

Natural Ceylon Red Spinel Gem, 4.25 carats


Code: spig188
4.25carats
11.0mm x 8.0mm x 6.0mm deep
Shape: faceted oval cut
faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Ceylon
Price: $3612.50
This natural red spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and then faceted in Sri Lanka. This rare quality deep red spinel gem is completely clean to the un-aided eye (GIA Type 2, Eye-Clean). Under magnification a thin band of very closely packed, parallel needle like inclusions can be seen traversing across one end of the gemstone. The color is a deep red. (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). Also see an edge view photo of this natural spinel gem Our mineralminers.com price for this natural Ceylon red spinel gemstone is $850./carat x 4.25 carats = $3612.50

Natural Burmese Red Spinel Gem, 3.06 carats


Code: spig164
3.06carats
10.0mm x 7.8mm x 5.3mm deep
Shape: faceted cushio cut
faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $2601.00
This natural red spinel gemstone was mined in Burma (Myanmar), and then faceted in Sri Lanka. This rare quality deep red spinel gem is completely eye clean even under close inspection (GIA Type 2, Eye-Clean). The color is a deep very slightly orangy red, reminesent of a burning coal, (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). Our mineralminers.com price for this natural Burmese red spinel gemstone is $850./carat x 3.06 carats = $2601.

Oval Cut Dark Pink Spinel Gemstone, 2.18 cts


Code: spig168
this natural pink spinel gem weighs 2.18 carats
8.5mm x 7.7mm x 4.9mm deep
Shape: oval cut
faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Price: $1199.00
This natural pink spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka. It faces up eye clean, with faint natural inclusions visible only under very close inspection with bright illumination (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a dark pink (slightly purplish) under indirect daylight (100% natural color - unheated and untreated).See also a bulb view photo of this natural color spinel gemstone. This natural spinel gem is very well cut with very good brilliance! Our mineralminers.com special price for this natural pink spinel gem is $550./carat x 2.18 carats = $1199.00

Round Cut Deep Pink Spinel Gemstone, 1.77 cts


Code: spig169
this natural pink spinel gem weighs 1.77 carats
7mm x 5.2mm deep
Shape: round cut
faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Price: $1062.00
This natural pink spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka. It faces up eye clean, with faint natural inclusions visible only under very close inspection with bright illumination (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a purplish pink under indirect daylight (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). See also a bulb view photo of this natural color spinel gemstone. This natural spinel gem is very well cut with very good brilliance! Our mineralminers.com price for this natural pink spinel gem is $600./carat x 1.77 carats = $1062.00

Oval Cut Dark Pink Spinel Gemstone, 2.05 cts


Code: spig170
this natural pink spinel gem weighs 2.05 carats
8.7mm x 7.8mm x 4.7mm deep
Shape: oval cut
faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Price: $1025.00
This natural pink spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka. It faces up eye clean, with faint natural inclusions visible only under very close inspection with bright illumination (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a dark pink (slightly purplish) under indirect daylight (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). See also a bulb view photo of this natural color spinel gemstone. This natural spinel gem is well cut with very good brilliance! Our mineralminers.com price for this natural pink spinel gem is $550./carat x 2.05 carats = $1025.00

Natural Lavender Spinel Gemstone, 1.17 carats


Code: spig109
1.17 carats
6.9mm x 5.6mm x 4.8mm deep
Shape: Oval cut
Sri Lanka
Price: $117.00
This natural color spinel gem was mined and faceted in Sri Lanka . It is very clean with no eye-visible inclusions even upon close inspection. It is slightly windowed, and has a rich deep lavender-purple color (100% natural color). Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this genuine lavender-purple spinel gemstone is $100./carat x 1.17 carats = $117.00

Natural Red Spinel Gemstone, 2.54 carats


Code: spig180
2.54carats
9.4mm x 7.7mm x 4.4mm deep
Shape: faceted oval cut
faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $2032.00
This natural red spinel gemstone was mined and then faceted in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It faces up eye clean, with a few faint internal inclusions that are difficult to see even under high magnification, (GIA Type 2, eye-clean). These minute inclusions are an additional guarantee of this gems natural origin. The color is a medium deep slightly purplish red (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This genuine red spinel gem was well cut with good depth and brilliance. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural Ceylon red spinel gemstone is $800. /carat x 2.54 carats = $2032.00

Natural Srilanka Red Spinel Gem, 1.71 carats


Code: spig181
1.71carats
7.8mm x 6.6mm x 4.4mm deep
Shape: faceted oval cut
Faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Srilanka (Ceylon)
Price: $1197.00
This natural red spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and then faceted in Sri Lanka in the Roval style, (near round but oval). This rare quality deep orangy red spinel gem is completely eye clean even under close inspection (GIA Type 2, Eye-Clean). The color is a deep slightly orangy red, reminiscent of a burning coals, (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). Our mineralminers.com price for this natural Ceylon red spinel gemstone is $700./carat x 1.71 carats = $1197.

Natural Burmese Red Spinel Gem, 1.32 carats


Code: spig182
1.32 carats
6.5mm x 5.5mm x 4.7mm deep
Shape: faceted cushion cut
faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $1254.00
This natural fine red spinel gemstone was mined in Burma (Myanmar), and then faceted in Sri Lanka. This rare quality deep red spinel gem is completely eye clean. Under close inspection with a loupe an inclusion may be seen. (GIA Type 2, Eye-Clean). The color is a deep red, with no modifier, (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). Our mineralminers.com price for this natural Burmese red spinel gemstone is $950./carat x 1.32 carats = $1254.

Natural Burmese Red Spinel Gem, 1.21carats


Code: spig183
1.21carats
7.5mm x 5.9mm x 3.7mm deep
Shape: faceted oval cut
faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $968.00
This natural red spinel gemstone was mined in Burma (Myanmar), and then faceted in Sri Lanka. This rare quality deep red spinel gem is completely eye clean even under close inspection (GIA Type 2, Eye-Clean). The color is a deep very slightly orangy red. (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). Our mineralminers.com price for this natural Burmese red spinel gemstone is $800./carat x 1.21 carats = $968.

Natural Burmese Red Spinel Gem, 1.07carats


Code: spig184
1.07carats
6.5mm x 5.2mm x 4.4mm deep
Shape: faceted oval cut
faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $909.50
This natural red spinel gemstone was mined in Burma (Myanmar), and then faceted in Sri Lanka. This rare quality deep red spinel gem is completely eye clean even under close inspection (GIA Type 2, Eye-Clean). The color is a deep red with no modifiers (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). Our mineralminers.com price for this natural Burmese red spinel gemstone is $850./carat x 1.21 carats = $909.50.

Natural Burmese Red Spinel Gem, 1.03carats


Code: spig185
1.03carats
7.4mm x 5.4mm x 3.2mm deep
Shape: faceted oval cut
faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $875.50
This natural red spinel gemstone was mined in Burma (Myanmar), and then faceted in Sri Lanka. This rare quality deep red spinel gem is completely eye clean even under close inspection (GIA Type 2, Eye-Clean). The color is a deep red with no modifiers (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). Our mineralminers.com price for this natural Burmese red spinel gemstone is $850./carat x 1.03 carats = $875.50.

Lavender Spinel Octahedron


Code: spim169
Natural spinel crystal weighing 4.15 carats
Spinel Crystal Dimensions: 0.4" x 0.35" x 0.3"
(10mm x 9mm x 8mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $38.50
This small natural spinel crystal is naturally terminated with octahedral form, light brownish pink natural color, and vitreous luster. It is semi-transparent. See another view of this natural octahedral spinel mineral specimen.

Purple Spinel Octahedron


Code: spim164
Natural purple spinel crystal weighing 8.77 carats
Spinel Crystal Dimensions: 0.5" x 0.4" x 0.4"
(13mm x 11mm x 10mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $88.50
This small natural spinel crystal is naturally terminated with purple natural color and vitreous luster. It is semi-transparent and shows a twin plane along one side. See another view of this natural purple spinel crystal.

Purple Spinel Octahedron


Code: spim163
Natural purple spinel crystal weighing 20.25 carats (4.05 grams)
Spinel Crystal Dimensions: 0.7" x 0.65" x 0.6"
(17mm x 16mm x 15mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $102.50
This natural spinel crystal is naturally terminated with purple natural color and vitreous luster. It is semi-transparent with some abraded areas. See another view of this natural purple spinel specimen.

Purple Mahenge Spinel Crystal


Code: spim159
Natural purple spinel crystal specimen weighing 18.85 carats (3.77 grams)
Spinel Crystal Dimensions: 0.75" x 0.55" x 0.4"
(19mm x 14mm x 10mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $118.50
This natural spinel crystal specimen is partially terminated with purple natural color and vitreous luster. It is semi-transparent to transparent with tiny gem-grade areas inside. See another view of this natural purple Mahenge spinel crystal. See also an opposite side view of this natural purple spinel crystal.

Red-Pink Mahenge Spinel Crystal


Code: spim156
Natural spinel crystal specimen weighing 21.05 carats (4.21 grams)
Spinel Crystal Dimensions: 0.7" x 0.7" x 0.5"
(17mm x 17mm x 12mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $138.50
This natural spinel crystal specimen is partially terminated with rich red-pink natural color, vitreous luster, and it is semi-transparent. See an opposite side view of this natural red-pink Mahenge spinel crystal.

Purple-Pink Mahenge Spinel Crystal


Code: spim158
Natural spinel crystal specimen weighing 24.3 carats (4.86 grams)
Spinel Crystal Dimensions: 0.7" x 0.7" x 0.5"
(17mm x 17mm x 12mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $138.50
This natural spinel crystal specimen is a naturally terminated octahedron with purple-pink natural color and vitreous luster. It is translucent to semi-transparent. See an opposite side view of this natural purple-pink Mahenge spinel crystal.

Black Spinel Crystal


Code: spim170
Natural black spinel specimen weighing 475 carats (95 grams)
Black Spinel Specimen Dimensions: 2" x 1.5" x 1.3"
(51mm x 38mm x 33mm)
Mined at the Golovskoe Mine, Yakutia, Russia
Price: $145.00
This natural spinel mineral specimen is a naturally terminated spinel crystal with a small amount of matrix composed of diopside with microcline. The spinel exhibits a combination of octahedral and dodecahedral forms. The terminations are in good overall condition with a few minor abrasions. This black spinel crystal also shows twinning. This type of black spinel crystal is sometimes called pleonaste and also black jack. This spinel crystal is opaque with black natural color and vitreous luster. See an opposite side view of this natural black spinel crystal.

Purple Mahenge Spinel Crystal on Matirx


Code: spim160
Natural purple spinel crystal specimen weighing 42.80 carats (8.56 grams)
Spinel on Matrix Specimen Dimensions: 0.8" x 0.8" x 0.7"
(21mm x 20mm x 17mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $154.50
This natural spinel crystal specimen is naturally terminated with purple natural color and vitreous luster. It is semi-transparent to transparent with tiny gem-grade areas inside. See another view of this natural purple spinel crystal. See also another view of this natural purple spinel crystal.

Mahenge Red Spinel Crystals


Code: spim157
Natural red spinel crystal cluster weighing 17.25 carats
Spinel Crystal Dimensions: 0.7" x 0.7" x 0.4"
(17mm x 17mm x 11mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $215.00
This natural spinel mineral specimen is a cluster of small intergrown naturally terminated spinel crystals on matrix. The spinels have strong pinkish-red natural color and vitreous luster. They are semi-transparent to transparent with tiny gem-grade areas inside. See also an opposite side view of this natural color red spinel crystals.

Pink Spinel Crystals


Code: spim161
Natural spinel crystal cluster weighing 38.0 carats (7.6 grams)
Spinel Specimen Dimensions: 0.9" x 0.8" x 0.6"
(23mm x 20mm x 17mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $285.00
This natural spinel mineral specimen is a cluster of naturally terminated reddish-pink spinel crystals. These natural color spinel crystals are translucent to semi-transparent with vitreous luster. See an opposite side view of these natural Mahenge pink spinel crystals. See also an additional side view of this cluster of intergrown pink spinel crystals.

Black Spinel Crystal


Code: spim171
Natural black spinel specimen weighing 546 carats (109.2 grams)
Black Spinel Specimen Dimensions: 2.1" x 1.7" x 1.5"
(53mm x 43mm x 38mm)
Mined at the Golovskoe Mine, Yakutia, Russia
Price: $435.00
This natural spinel mineral specimen is naturally terminated spinel with a small amount of matrix composed of diopside with microcline. The spinel weighs approximately 500 carats! It is actually several intergrown crystals exhibiting a combination of octahedral and dodecahedral forms with very interesting multiple twinning. See a view showing the multiple twinning of these natural twinned black spinel crystals. The terminations are in very good overall condition. This type of black spinel crystal is sometimes called pleonaste or black jack. This spinel crystal is opaque with black natural color and vitreous luster. See an opposite side view of this natural black spinel crystal.

295.2 carat Indigo Spinel Specimen


Code: spim148
Dark Purple spinel crystal cluster weighing 295.1 carats (59.02 grams)
Indigo Spinel Specimen Dimensions: 1.75" x 1.5" x 1.2"
(45mm x 37mm x 30mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $885.00
This specimen is a cluster of more than 20 intergrown naturally terminated spinel crystals. These spinel crystals have very dark blue-purple to purple color that appears almost black. They have vitreous luster, and they are semi-transparent with dark purple color along some edges when held to a light. Several of these are twinned spinel crystals! Many of the spinel crystals have terminations in good condition while some are broken. See an additional view of these natural color dark purple spinel crystals. See also a different side view of these natural indigo spinel crystals.

223.9 carat Purple Spinel Specimen


Code: spim166
Purple spinel specimen weighing 223.9 carats (44.78 grams)
Indigo Spinel Specimen Dimensions: 1.6" x 1.2" x 1.1"
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $885.00
This natural spinel mineral specimen is a large partially terminated spinel crystal with dark purple natural color and vitreous luster. Some of the surfaces have terminations in good condition while some are broken. This spinel is semi-transparent and shows purple color along edges when held to a light. See a view of this purple spinel crystal held up to a light. See an opposite side view of this purple spinel specimen. See also a close-up view of the opposite side of this purple spinel crystal held up to a light.

Pink Mahenge Spinel Crystal


Code: spim162
Natural spinel crystal specimen weighing 193.5 carats (38.7 grams)
Spinel Crystal Dimensions: 1.5" x 1.2" x 1"
(39mm x 31mm x 25mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $985.00
This natural spinel crystal is naturally terminated with pink natural color and vitreous luster on most surfaces. It is translucent to semi-transparent. See an opposite side view of this natural pink Mahenge spinel crystal. See also a side view of this collector quality pink spinel crystal.

Lavender Spinel Crystals with Apatite and Phlogopite


Code: spim151
Spinel crystals with matrix specimen weighing 589.5 carats (117.9 grams)
Spinel Specimen Dimensions: 2.3" x 1.9" x 1.5"
(59mm x 48mm x 38mm)
Mined at Ipanko, Tanzania
Price: $945.00
This natural spinel specimen appears to have formed as a single large twinned crystal which subsequently separated by partial dissolution along a twin plane running through the middle of the specimen into two separate spinel crystals that rotated slightly and then became secured in place by light green apatite with a small amount of light brown phlogopite mica. Most of the spinel is a light lavender-purple color with a couple of small areas showing pale blue-gray color. The spinel is terminated and etched on most surfaces with some broken areas. It has vitreous luster, and it is semi-transparent mostly with some tiny transparent gem grade areas. See a side view of these natural color lavender spinel crystals. See also a back view of these lavender spinel crystals.

Intergrown Pink Spinel Octahdrons


Code: spim165
Natural spinel mineral specimen weighing 532.1 carats (106.42 grams)
Spinel Specimen Dimensions: 2.2" x 1.7" x 1.6"
(56mm x 43mm x 40mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $1135.00
This natural spinel mineral specimen is composed of two intergrown pink spinel octahedral crystals. They are naturally terminated with pink natural color and vitreous luster on most surfaces. They are translucent along edges and otherwise opaque. See another view of these natural pink spinel crystals. See also a side view of these collector quality pink spinel octahedrons. See an additional view of these pink spinel octahedrons.

Reddish Purple Spinel Crystal


Code: spim149
Natural spinel crystal weighing 204 carats (40.8 grams)
Spinel Crystal Dimensions: 1.4" x 1.3" x 1"
(37mm x 33mm x 25mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $1225.00
This natural color reddish purple spinel crystal has octahedral form with some etched surfaces. It has vitreous luster, and it is semi-transparent to transparent along most edges and at the crystal tips with some small gem grade areas visible. There also is a small area showing twinned surfaces. Most of the faces are in good condition, with some abraded areas. See another view of this natural reddish purple Mahenge spinel crystal.

654 carat Indigo Spinel Crystal Cluster


Code: spim152
Natural spinel crystal cluster weighing 654 carats (130.8 grams)
Spinel Specimen Dimensions: 2.25" x 2.2" x 1.6"
(57mm x 55mm x 41mm)
from Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $1295.00
This natural spinel mineral specimen is a cluster of several intergrown naturally terminated spinel crystals. These spinel crystals appear blackish, and when held to a light have very dark gray-blue-purple color along some edges and at crystal tips. They have vitreous luster, and several of these are twinned spinel crystals with a large crystal showing flattened spinel law twinning. Many of the spinel crystals have terminations in good condition while some are broken. See an additional view of these natural color dark purple spinel crystals. See also a view of these spinel crystals held to a light.

Large Pink Spinel Mineral Specimen


Code: spim168
Natural spinel mineral specimen weighing 2825 carats (565 grams)
Spinel Specimen Dimensions: 3.6" x 3.6" x 2.1"
(92mm x 91mm x 53mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania
Price: $1695.00
This natural spinel mineral specimen is composed of several large intergrown pink spinel crystals. It weighs 1.25 pounds! These large pink spinels are partially terminated with naturally etched surfaces. They are translucent with some small semi-transparent areas. See a side view of this natural large pink spinel mineral specimen. See a different side view of this large pink spinel mineral specimen. See another view of this large pink spinel specimen. See also an additional view of this large Mahenge pink spinel mineral specimen.

Large Lavender Spinel Crystal with Clinohumite


Code: spim154
Spinel crystal with matrix weighs 1073.6 carats (214.72 grams)
Spinel Mineral Specimen Dimensions: 2.7" x 2.5" x 2"
(67mm x 63mm x 52mm)
Mined at Ipanko, Tanzania
Price: $2145.00
This natural spinel crystal has octahedral form and reddish-purple color with a few small areas where the color grades into blue. Just this large spinel crystal weighs about 900 carats, and together with its matrix the entire specimen weighs 1073.6 carats. There is some deep orange color clinohumite exposed on three surfaces along with a small amount of green apatite (possibly scapolite?) and white marble. The clinohumite is highly fractured with tiny gem grade areas. The spinel has terminations in good to very good condition on most surfaces with some broken areas. It has vitreous luster, and it is semi-transparent with some small transparent gem grade areas. See a close-up view of this large spinel crystal held to a light. See an additional close-up view of a different side of this large lavender spinel crystal held to a light. See a full side view of this natural color large lavender spinel crystal. See an additional side view of this large spinel crystal. See another side view of this large lavender spinel crystal. See also an additional view of this unique large spinel crystal.

Giant Pink Spinel Octahdron (11050 carats!)


Code: spim167
Natural spinel mineral specimen weighing 11050 carats (2210 grams)
Spinel Specimen Dimensions: 5.8" x 5.4" x 4.8"
(148mm x 137mm x 122mm)
Mined near Mahenge, Tanzania in 2007
Price: $22100.00
This natural spinel mineral specimen is a very rare size large pink spinel octahedral crystal with some light brown phlogopite mica on its surfaces. The spinel is naturally terminated with pink natural color and vitreous luster on most surfaces. It is translucent along some edges and otherwise opaque. See a side view of this natural giant Mahenge pink spinel crystal. See also a different side view of this collector quality large pink spinel octahedron. See an additional side view of this giant pink spinel crystal. See an additional view of this unique giant Mahenge pink spinel crystal.
 


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