2997 - Spinel

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

Italy

Photos

Essential Information

Specimen ID

2997

Mineral Name

Spinel

Chemical Formula

MgAl2O4
Specimen Number
033

Sharp lustrous 1 mm crystals with vesuvianite, in andesine

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Vesuvius, Italy

Locality Lat/Long

40.822383, 14.4289058
Geographic Features
Vesuvius
Somma-Vesuvius Complex