Spinel (Ruby Spinel) ("floater") Beryl Phosphophyllite is one of the

Phosphophyllite is one of the most rare and beautiful species in the mineral world

as it has a strange almost waxy feel when you hold it in your hands

Specimen # BOL711B94

but I was happy to purchase the pieces I obtained

and along with specimens from the Sherman Mine in Leadville

Spinel (Ruby Spinel) ("floater") Beryl Phosphophyllite is one of theA lovely strong red colored complete "floater" crystal of the famous Ruby Spinels from Mogok featuring textbook octahedral form, sharp faces and good luster. The crystal was difficult to photograph and really looks better in person. While the internal color is truly red, the piece does have some beautiful "wispy" inclusions of pink and orange hues that not only give the piece character, but also a unique quality that one does not often see in Spinel.