Stone of Depression
Spinel is history’s most underappreciated gem because it is usually confused with better-known stones like Ruby or Sapphire.
Due to a widespread use of synthetic spinel as an imitation for many other gems, most customers don’t even know there’s a natural version of the stone.
HARDNESS
8
Treatment
Unenhanced.
COLOR
Violet, Blue, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple.
Features & Traits
Fine gem spinel is transparent, hard and has luster and light. The name derives from a Greek word meaning “Spark”.
