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  nintakoh (black spinel)

 

Thailand

Black spinel, a dark blue to black gemstone called nin or nintakoh in Thai.

 

It is often found in ruby and sapphire bearing areas and has been mined in Thailand for centuries, especially in the amphur Bo Phloy in the province of Kanchanaburi, but also in the amphur Wang Chin in Phrae province and the amphur Sri Satchanalai in Sukhothai province.

 

  nintakoh (black spinel)