Spi-f#008 Natural Red Spinel 2.40 ct. Oval 8.7x5.9x4.5 mm.Nice Loose Gemstone

Description

Spinel Gemstones - Learn About Spinel Gemstones Spinel loose gemstones are not a birthstone, and are kind of the black sheep of the gemstone world. Most people commonly associate the word Spinel with synthetic gemstones. Although Spinel gemstones. are among the most beautiful of all gemstones, they are not found in sufficient quantities to be marketable to the mass gemstone and jewelry markets. A super fine red Spinel gemstone is rarer than a fine ruby! Spinel is only slightly softer than ruby or sapphire, and like it, has no cleavage. It is also one of the most brilliant of all gemstones and amongst the most durable of all gemstones. It is found in a huge range of colors, although not as many as sapphire. The main colors are red, reddish orange, pink, pinkish red, purple and even a deep cobalt blue. Because of the spectacular colors and physical properties of Spinel gemstones, it is a favorite of custom jewelery designers.