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Spinel
last edited:  2/6/08    number of photos:  12
Spinel is Mg₂Al₂O₄
hardness: 8                                                                                  
spinel as a mineral

lectures on spinel
Spinel- Paul Foss

faceted spinel

spinel, faceted-purple:  A  B
spinel, faceted-blue green:  A  B
mixed colors:  A

spinel in jewelry

spinel, beads:  A  B  C  D  E
 

spinel specimens
spinel crystals from Burma:  A  B

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