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TitleSpinel
DescriptionSpinel, MgAl2O4 (magnesium aluminum oxide), is a very attractive and historically important gemstone mineral. Its typical red color, although pinker, rivals the color of ruby.
LocationUSA ▹ New York. Near Amity.
PhotographerNessa Eull. 1899-12-30.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #402.
Key wordsSpinel, New York
Tech details421 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1518