Description/Interesting Notes:
A fantastic, old time example of pleonaste spinel from Madagascar!!! Pleonaste spinels are known for their complexly modified habits and this
specimen exhibits characteristic complexity for the varietal!!! This specimen consists of a partial single greenish-tan crystal that exhibits a
complexly modified octahedral habit!!! The crystal has sharp, glassy faces and, upon close study in person one can see that the outermost millimeter of
the crystal is actually water-clear!!! This unique feature gives an almost glazed-china like appearance!!! This specimen
retains an antique Ward's label as well!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!!
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