![]() ![]() View design inspirations featuring spinel in the Gallery of Designs. Turquoise is a great pairing as well, still playing on the contrasting color scheme without looking too much like a holiday design. Red spinel can be used to create Christmas jewelry when paired with green gems such as emerald. Fiery-red spinel stands out against black gemstones such as jet and silver beads. Black spinel provides sophistication alongside pearls or clear gemstones such as quartz crystal. Designing with Spinel Since spinel occurs in multiple colors, this gemstone is a versatile addition to jewelry designs. ![]() To learn more about spinel and other gemstones, order your copy of Walter Schumann's revised and expanded edition of Gemstones of the World. Since spinel has a higher Mohs, store this gemstone away from other softer gems so as not to mar the surface of those gemstones. It is not recommended to boil spinel as a cleaning method. Typically, however, an untreated soft cloth and soapy water will be enough. Steam cleaners and ultrasonic machines are both safe methods. There are multiple gemstone cleaning techniques that are safe for spinel. Proper Care of Spinel Spinel is a hardy stone with a Mohs hardness of 8. Spinel gemstones range in opacity from transparent to opaque and the luster can be vitreous, submetallic or dull. This gem is famous for spinel twinning, where two octahedral crystals twin together at the base. Spinel gemstones have isometric crystal systems. The presence of chromium results in red, pink and orange spinel. Spinel Geological Properties Spinel minerals are a magnesium aluminum oxide with varying other impurities that affect color. ![]() It seems spinel also has an effect on mental stamina as it is said to reduce forgetfulness and boost intellectual power. Spinel is associated with the root Chakra, making it effective in increasing physical energy and stamina. Like most fiery red stones, spinel is believed to encourage great passion, devotion and longevity. Spinel gems are said to help set aside egos and become devoted to another person. Spinel Metaphysical Properties Diamonds are the gemstone most people associate first with love, but perhaps red spinel should be. ![]() Spinel has been added as an alternative August birthstone in recent years. Although spinel appears in a variety of colors such as pink, blue, purple and black, the brilliant reds are most popular and are sometimes referred to as "flame spinel." Spinel deposits occur all over the world, but Southeast Asia was known in ancient times for exceptionally large spinel formations. There are two spinel gems, in fact, in the English crown jewels. Multiple stones previously assumed to be rubies are now able to be identified as spinel. Mineralogist Jean Baptiste Louis Rome de Lisle was able to identify differences though between rubies and spinel minerals in 1783. We specialize in fine pieces, gorgeous alluvial pebbles from the Umba valley, wonderful Morogogo pastels and Mahenge reds and pinks.Spinel History It wasn't long ago that spinel was thought to be a ruby due to its lustrous orange-red color. Spinel was named the birthstone for August by the AGTA giving it the honor of being one of only two additions to the birthstone list in over 100 years, the other being Tanzanite. Wonderful pastel colors from Morogoro in Tanzania and robust purples served to further embellish its reputation. The discovery of explosive Red Spinel in Mahenge in Tanzania in recent years propelled Spinel to great heights in the gem world as connoisseurs marveled over its beauty. Its name is derived from the Greek word for “spark” alluding to its high refractive index and resulting brilliance.Īfrica is one of the premier sources of fine Spinels. Known gem amongst the public despite its illustrious history in royal jewelry, it Spinel has rapidly become one of the world’s most popular gemstones. ![]()
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