This is for a nice piece of Spinel faceting rough for the lapidary. Gem cutting. This is from Tanzania. It is a nice blue color with a hint of purple.. photos are close. This is a clean stone. It weighs 2.3 cts. and measures 8X8X5 mm. blocky. nice color. This came from an old collection labeled Burma. I was a major facet rough dealer for over 20 yrs. I semi retired in the late 1990's. I still do some local shows and have lots of material. Decided to start selling some off as I am in my 70's. Can't take it with me. Key words. cut gemstone. gemstone rough. cabochon rough. slabs. gemstone cutting material. lapidary.