Spinel, Mineral Specimen from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Description

This is a beautiful thumbnail size Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania. This crystal is a pale pink with purple and is shaped like a heart.

Crystal Dimension: 2.2 cm (0.86”) x 1.5 cm (0.6”)

Crystal Weight: 9.0 grams

Spinel is a mineral that owes its beautiful color to chromium, much like rubies and emeralds do.

The chemical formula for Spinel is:

MgAl₂O₄