Spinel on matrix gray This specimen has the look

This specimen has the look of classic pegmatitic Cassiterites

You need strong backlighting to see the color in the lower portion of the crystal

TOP glassy luster and excellent gemminess

Specimen# CO712B57

mostly on the back / sides of the piece

Spinel on matrix gray This specimen has the lookA superb small cabinet display specimen featuring a large (nearly a full inch) free standing Spinel crystal with very sharp, highly lustrous faces and textbook octahedral form flaring out of sold white marble matrix. The main Spinel crystal is completely undamaged and it's NOT repaired, which is significant, as the vast majority of Spinels from this locality are glued back on the matrix. The color is a strong reddish pink, and the crystal shows good