Ref. CRI-1030

Buy Spinel Crystal mineral specimen online

Spinel Crystal from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania, is a collector-grade oxides specimen prized for vivid gemmy spinel crystal from the East African district famous for intensely colored material. The spinel association formed in metamorphic marble-hosted environments where aluminum-rich chemistry and trace chromophores favored spinel crystallization, giving the piece the geological credibility serious mineral buyers expect when they search for spinel crystal for sale or Mahenge spinel specimen. Display appeal comes from bright body color, compact octahedral form, and the kind of gem-specimen crossover that photographs beautifully, while the measured dimensions of 2.6 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm and weight of 14 grams place it in an easy-to-present thumbnail format for shelves, cabinets, and focused mineral photography. Collectors value material from Mahenge, Morogoro Region because Mahenge spinel is sought after because the locality name now signals premium color and genuine collector-grade gem mineral material. Small but sharp spinel crystals can outperform larger average pieces when color and provenance are both strong, making them ideal for focused miniature collections. For buyers comparing authentic locality material online, this specimen combines provenance, aesthetics, and realistic pricing in the way strong mineral catalog pages should: with accurate data, natural-crystal context, and real collector appeal.

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Locality

Mahenge, Morogoro Region

Country / Region

Tanzania / Africa

Species

Spinel

Size / Weight

2.6 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm / Thumbnail / 14 g