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Spinel

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Description
Locality: 
Sierra de Mijas, Mijas, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.1 × 2.3 × 1.9 cm
Description

Fine matrix specimen of spinel from this barely seen location in Spain. The bright matrix is hosting dozens of lustrous and sharp defined crystals of spinel all over. Their colouration is a super deep satturated blood-red colour.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Spinel

Formula: 
MgAl2O4
Strunz: 
4.BB.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
7.5 - 8.0