Superb matrix Spinel with Humite (fluorescent)

Luc Yen, Yenbai Province, Vietnam
Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 6.8 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 10/15/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/22/2015 6:33:30 pm (CDT)
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A superb, gorgeous, 2.0 cm, gemmy, cranberry-red spinel octahedron is elegantly set on the granular marble matrix, that richly includes Humite Group crystals. The sharp and lustrous spinel has lightly textured frosted faces and has dramatic 360-degree viewability. The humite crystals fluoresce yellow under SW UV light and snow-white under LW UV light. An outstanding Luc Yen, Vietnam spinel combination. Valued at $2500. From finds around 2005.

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