Spinel Crystal in Marble Host | Red Spinel | 29 gr, 145.7 ct | Mogok, Myanmar Chondrite The name Mica is derived

The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split

Origin: Yates Mine

a rough appearing glass-like stone

and occurs in many of the zeolite deposits

Origin: Bancroft area

Spinel Crystal in Marble Host | Red Spinel | 29 gr, 145.7 ct | Mogok, Myanmar Chondrite The name Mica is derivedThis is a beautiful Spinel crystal in marble host from Myanmar (Burma). Spinel comes in a variety of colors, including red, pink, blue, purple, orange, and black. It is often mistaken for other gemstones due to its resemblance to rubies and sapphires, especially red spinel, which historically has been confused with ruby. Spinel is found in various regions around the world, including Myanmar (formerly Burma), Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, Vietnam,