Colored Gemstones 2 Spinel

There is a whole world of different types and colors of gemstones. Most of us just know the popular ones like Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby.  And most people think a Sapphire is blue, but actually comes in many colors. We will talk about sapphires another time

Spinel is a beautiful gemstone that also comes in many colors. Spinel offers a range of hues, from orange to intense “stoplight” red, vibrant pink, and all shades of purple, blue, and violet through bluish green. Violet to blue spinel can be colored by trace amounts of iron, and vibrant blues owe their saturated color to trace amounts of cobalt.

Intense reds and pinks are caused by traces of chromium. The higher the chromium content, the stronger the red hue. Orange and purple stones owe their color to a mixture of iron and chromium. It's becoming increasingly popular also. When asking gemstone dealers what they think will be the next popular stone, and one that will increase in value over time. Most say Spinel.  Why?,, the color range and affordability. Price will be based on the color of the gemstone. How vivid and saturated the gemstone is. As well as a beautiful cut

(Some different Spinel colors above)

As you can see above, the colors even look like sapphires and ruby's. I really like spinel and have been collecting them. If you would like to see a picture or video of some, send me a note with your email and i will be happy to.

Spinel, like garnet and diamond, is singly refractive, with the same physical properties in all crystal directions. It belongs to the cubic crystal system, and its characteristic crystal shape is an octahedron, which looks like two back-to-back pyramids. Well-formed spinel crystals are fairly common in nature.

Spinel Crystal Healing Properties:

Spinel is a great stone for workaholics, it helps to release stress and worry whilst replenishing depleted energy. It can inspire new ways of thinking and give one the strength to accept life’s challenges by increasing one’s endurance and persistence. It is also said to help the body eliminate poisons and properly process wastes, both physical and energetic.

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