Recently, the various gem tracts around Luc Yen have produced some impressive Spinel crystals. These are easily some of the largest individual Spinel crystals to come out of any locality. This specimen is good sized, lustrous, translucent/gemmy, sharp octahedron of Spinel. The color is slightly more orange than the photos indicate, but to find a crystal this size that passes light is rare in my experience from Luc Yen. This locality has the potential to produce some SUPERB Spinels, and if they stay this size, they will set a new standard for the species.