Increasing demand for ruby alternatives rekindled appreciation for spinel s rich red color and history. Gray and purple pink spinels from mogok myanmar. The deep red variety often called ruby spinel is the most prized form and is a very good substitute for ruby spinel is also an important pink gemstone. In ancient times southeast asia s mines yielded exceptional large spinel crystals which became the treasured property of kings and emperors often passing through many hands as spoils of war. These gem gravels may contain other species in addition to spinel.
Agate amethyst ametrine aquamarine beryl black coral black spinel carnelian chalcedony chrysoberyl chrysoprase citrine garnet jade lapis lazuli moldavite morganite onyx peridot prasiolite rose de france amethyst. In well shaped red crystals gem cutters may even out a crystal into a perfect octahedron. If you plan to cut a faceted gemstone out of the spinel rough then make sure to pick a piece that has good color and clarity but also be mindful of the shape of the rough. Red mogok spinel rough lot 25 40cts. It is hard like other spinel and makes a good jewelry stone.
Gem rough black spinel. Mulit color mogok spinel rough lot 20 30cts. Black spinel is totally opaque and cuts a very very beautiful and glossy gemstone like a highly polished black piano key. Until recently spinel was an underappreciated gem with little consumer recognition. 8 pieces 8 09 total grams 40 45 total carats 5 average carat clean.
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Spinel naturally occurs in octahedral crystals. Spinel rough can be very expensive so it is important not to lose too much. The rough and tumble action has smoothed these crystals into rounded shapes and removed much of the included and fractured parts of the gem rough. When buying spinel rough first it is important to decide what you are going to use them for. Recently gem quality spinels also found in the marbles of luc yen vietnam mahenge and matombo tanzania tsavo kenya and in the gravels of tunduru tanzania and ilakaka madagascar.
There s also a really cool bi colored but it s a tad thin. There s also a really cool bi colored but it s a tad thin. Spinel naturally occurs in octahedral crystals. Black spinel is without equal when it comes to black gemstones. Gem rough black spinel.
Recently gem quality spinels also found in the marbles of luc yen vietnam mahenge and matombo tanzania tsavo kenya and in the gravels of tunduru tanzania and ilakaka madagascar. Agate amethyst ametrine aquamarine beryl black coral black spinel carnelian chalcedony chrysoberyl chrysoprase citrine garnet jade lapis lazuli moldavite morganite onyx peridot prasiolite rose de france amethyst. Increasing demand for ruby alternatives rekindled appreciation for spinel s rich red color and history.
