Spinel (Ruby Spinel) ("floater" twin) Natrolite This rare sodium beryllium phosphate

This rare sodium beryllium phosphate is often found in smaller

The good news is that I directly obtained this specimen from the miner who collected it

The Lily Mine has been a source of some beautiful rough Quartz / Opal / Chalcedony material that has been the focus of many faceters and lapidaries over the last 20+ years

I've only seen a few other Halite specimens from this mine

Spinel (Ruby Spinel) ("floater" twin) Natrolite This rare sodium beryllium phosphateWhen it comes to Ruby Spinel, Mogok is the world leader in terms of producing the finest crystals ever known. Not only are these crystals highly desirable on the market, but when you find a complete "floater" twin like this, it's even more satisfying. This beautiful specimen shows classic textbook twinning on the {111} octahedral face creating a gorgeous thumbnail. The color is a wonderful pinkish red and the crystal shows an intense red fluorescence