Spinel, MgAl2O4 (magnesium aluminum oxide), is a very attractive and historically important gemstone mineral. Its typical red color, although pinker, rivals the color of ruby.
Location
USA ▹ New York. Near Amity.
Photographer
Nessa Eull. 1899-12-30.
Collection
University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #402.
Key words
Spinel, New York
Tech details
421 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.