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Spinel & Forsterite

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Spinel & Forsterite

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Description
Locality: 
Sierra de Mijas, Mijas, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.3 × 1.8 × 1.1 cm
Description

Spectacular Crystal Spinel this outcrop. Interesting specimen with well defined crystals. The color and brightness are superb. The habit of the crystals is perfect. Undamaged. Collected 2004

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Spinel

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

Forsterite

Formula: 
Mg2SiO4
Strunz: 
9.AC.05
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy

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