Is spinel toxic?

Rebecca Sugar's commentary on Spinel:
The thing about Spinel is that she's a really toxic person. She's so toxic that she's literally trying to poison people.
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What is wrong with Spinel?

As a result, Spinel spent those eons haunted by the reminders of a once-happy relationship, her pain triggered over and over again. Sometime during those 6,000 years (as some in the fandom have noted), Spinel began to develop symptoms of BPD.
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Why did pink abandon Spinel?

Trivia. Rebecca Sugar stated Pink Diamond abandoned Spinel because she found her grating and overwhelming and "Pink... wanted to feel like she was moving forward. This Gem was given to her to placate her in a certain way, and she was ready to move on.
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Does Spinel like Steven?

Steven/Spinel is actually a fundamentally good romantic relationship.
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Was Pink Diamond abusive?

Simply put, Pink Diamond was a domestic abuser. That isn't even presented through the guise of some sort of fantasy metaphor like most of the other times Steven Universe has dealt with upsetting adult themes.
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Spinel: The Effects of Abandonment, Toxicity



Is spinel a villain?

Spinel is a character in the Steven Universe franchise. She serves as the main antagonist of Cartoon Network's 9th animated feature film, Steven Universe: The Movie and a supporting character in the miniseries, Steven Universe: Future.
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Why is spinel so expensive?

Interestingly, red spinel is much rarer than rubies, but due to its extreme rarity there is little demand for it and therefore it is not as valuable. As with any gemstone, spinel with even saturation and intense hue are the most valuable.
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Why is spinel so powerful?

Her body is exceptionally elastic and bendy, and because of her official role of jester she is highly athletic and able to perform jumps and contortions. Her perceived betrayal by Pink Diamond gives her a powerful motivation to weaponize these skills, making her a very fast, agile and unpredictable enemy.
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Is spinel the strongest gem?

The most powerful gem would be Lapis followed by Spinel. Moonlightst wrote: If you ask me, they seem to be weakening and strengthening the gems when they want for plot convenience. Either the gems are stronger than Spinel or they aren't.
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Does spinel ever fuse?

She remained fuse for a good while until after "The Sound of Silence", Flint trying to talk to her about the Pink Diamond case before she unfused off-screen.
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How strong is spinel?

Like ruby, spinel is found in alluvial deposits; it ranks 8 on the Mohs scale and has good toughness, making it a durable gem for jewelry.
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Is spinel a precious stone?

Every other gemstone that isn't one of those four is considered to be semi precious. The list goes on and on, but some of the more common ones are: alexandrite, agate, amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, lapis lazuli, moonstone, opal, pearl, peridot, rose quartz, spinel, tanzanite, tourmaline, turquoise and zircon.
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How much is spinel worth?

Top Spinels in the 2 to 5 carat size will often sell for $3,000 to $5,000 a carat. For the very rare stones over 5 carats, prices in the range of $8,000 to $10,000 per carat are not unusual for the top colors.
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Is spinel a rare gem?

Ironically, fine spinel is rarer than the ruby it "imitates" but is usually less expensive. And because spinel is so rare, it has hardly had a chance to become popular.
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How do you cleanse Spinel?

It's always safe to clean spinel with warm soapy water. Some spinel might be subjected to color-altering heat treatment. The treatment is stable under normal wearing conditions. As with any transparent gemstone, spinel might be fracture-filled to improve its apparent clarity.
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Can gems sleep?

Gems are engineered to adapt to a variety of conditions and cannot die by natural causes, as their bodies are only projections of light. Gems do not have to breathe, eat, drink, or sleep to survive, and they do not age, making them effectively immortal. They can, however, still eat and sleep if they so desire.
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What does Spinel symbolize?

The Meaning of the Spinel Gem

The stone is believed to help people put their egos aside and become devoted to one another. The red colour of the stone is also associated with longevity, passion, and devotion – a common characteristic of most red gemstones.
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Is spinel a cheap stone?

Although spinel is still less expensive than ruby, the market for spinel has been increasing. And, now that spinel has been added as a third August birthstone, its popularity may increase further still, bringing its value up as well.
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Is spinel good for everyday wear?

An 8/10 on the Mohs Hardness scale, it's a durable gem for daily wear.
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Is spinel good for jewelry?

An ancient mineral, spinel flaunts vivid, saturated hues in a cubic crystal formation. The natural stone is often transparent and usually needs no treatment. Its ranking of 8 on the Mohs hardness scale makes it ideal for every type of jewelry.
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Is Rose Quartz The villain?

'Steven Universe: The Movie' admits Rose has been the villain all along. 'Steven Universe: The Movie' doesn't pull any punches when it comes to who the real bad guy is.
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What is pink Spinel?

Pink Spinel are beautiful, bright pastel-pink gemstones from Mahenge in Tanzania's Morogoro Region, an acclaimed deposit for this rare, natural gemstone. One of the gem industry's best kept secrets, this beautiful gemstone's public recognition and market impact is limited by Pink Spinel's low production.
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What is red Spinel?

Red Spinel,also known as 'Spinel ruby gemstone', is the deep red color variety of Spinel that is considered most valuable. It is quite rare and is worn as a substitute for Ruby in astrology and jewelry. It also holds deep metaphysical meaning and is worn to gain stability and balance in life.
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