2982 - Spinel

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

Italy

Photos

Essential Information

Specimen ID

2982

Mineral Name

Spinel

Mineral Variety

Pleonaste

Chemical Formula

MgAl2O4
Specimen Number
011

Fine black crystals in white granular andesine

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Monte Somma, Italy

Locality Lat/Long

40.8333333, 14.4333333
Original Attributed Locality
Naples
Mount Somma
Geographic Features
Monte Somma
Vesuvius