Mahengue Spinel Crystal (Tanzania)

Mahengue Spinel Crystal (Tanzania) Mineral: Spinel Origin: Mahenge, Morogoro Region, Tanzania Color: Intense Pinkish Red Fluorescence: Intense Red Treatment: None Approximate Dimensions: 1cm x 1cm x 1.2cm Weight: 1g   10% of this purchase will be donated to The International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF)   For centuries, Spinel has been confused with the other great red gemstone, the Ruby. Spinel is often found in the same deposits as Ruby, so for a long time it was impossible to identify them as a separate gemstone. Now with modern testing techniques, these two stones are easily identifiable. Before the discovery of the Mahenge Spinel the most beautiful red Spinels had originally come from the Balas region in Afghanistan. These were called Balas Rubies since their identification was confused. One of the most famous cases of mistaken identity is the “Black Princes” Ruby that is part of the Royal Crown Jewels. This Ruby is actually a big beautiful red Spinel. In a farmers field in Mah