Semi Precious Stones >> Spinel Rings
Semi Precious Stone Spinel Rings
Spinel and ruby are chemically similar. Spinel is magnesium aluminum oxide and ruby is aluminum oxide. This is almost certainly why the two are similar in a few properties. Not surprisingly, the red coloring agent in together gems is the same element, chromium. Spinel and Ruby also have similar luster (refractive index), density and hardness. Although ruby is significantly harder (9) than spinel, spinal’s hardness (7.5 - 8) still makes it one of the hardest minerals in nature
Healing ability: Spinel comes in a wide range of colors -- blue, red, purple, green, black, and even orange. Spinel is soothing and calming, allowing expect through to encourage one to overcome obstacles. Spinel strengthens and energizes the body, development healing and bringing peace
NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONE - CITRINE
COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - 13th Anniversary
KEYWORDS - Success, Abundance, Personal Power
ALSO KNOWN AS - Merchant's stone, Success stone
COLORS - Pale yellow to brown
OCCURRENCE - Brazil
COLOR ZONING - Tiger stripes or Zebra stripes