Spinel is an exquisite precious mineral that captivates with its rich palette of colors, which includes shades from fiery red and deep blue to pale pink, purple, orange, deep black and even colorless. Due to its exceptional beauty, brilliance and hardness, spinel has historically often been mistaken for ruby or sapphire, which only emphasizes its value in the world of gemstones.
The main deposits of high-quality spinel are concentrated in Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Tanzania, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The mineral is formed mainly in metamorphic rocks (marbles) and, less often, in igneous rocks, often occurring together with corundum (ruby and sapphire).
Today, spinel is highly prized by collectors and jewelers for its natural beauty, durability (due to its high hardness), purity, and variety of hues. The bright reds ('ruby spinel'), cobalt blues, and deep pinks are particularly rare and desirable, and are the object of hunting for connoisseurs.
Spinel is a stone with a rich history and exceptional gemological characteristics, making it a great choice for creating unique jewelry and a valuable exhibit for any mineral collection.
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