Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

This is a beautiful thumbnail size Spinel from Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania.

Colour pops when illuminated with UV light (see video for reference)

Crystal Dimension: 2cm (0.7”) x 2cm (0.7”) 

Perky Display Box Dimension: 

3.5cm (1.3”) x 3.5cm (1.3”)

Crystal Weight: 11.3 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