Spinel epimorph The unusual pyramidal termination along

The unusual pyramidal termination along with the second order prismatic modifications make for a unique “pencil”-shaped termination

but many of them are easily visible with the naked eye

but crystals on matrix such as this specimen only existed in a very small percentage of the pieces found

If you take it in the sun (even in a shaded area)

A great quality Vivianite from Huanuni

Spinel epimorph The unusual pyramidal termination alongThis crystal has one of the strongest electric pink hues I've seen in a Spinel from Mogok. It's not the gemmiest crystal in the world, but that actually helps to intensify the color. The piece is complete all around with no actual damage, but it does have some small areas of interrupted growth where it was inhibited by the marble host rock in which it formed. Very attractive color, and it's even STRONGER when the crystal is viewed under UV light. The