What is black spinel?

Black spinel stone is a rare gemstone made up of hard vitreous magnesium aluminium oxide or magnesium aluminate. Specifically, black spinel is one of the rarest minerals that comes from the Spinel family and is a true gemstone often confused with black tourmaline.

Is black spinel a good stone?

Black Spinel is a protective stone that repels negativity and grounds the user while evoking inspiration and empowerment, without overwhelming others. It is also thought to help one find calmness and let go of resentments to re-establish relationships and dispel sadness.

Is black spinel the same as onyx?

In conclusion, the black spinel and black onyx are two very different gemstones.

Is black spinel natural?

It is also one gemstone that does not need enhancement to get its jet black color, the color is all natural. Having few inclusions adds to its durability. Black spinel is highly reflective, and it lacks the metallic overtone that other black gemstones possess.

How can you tell if black spinel is real?

The proper way to analyze whether Spinel is real is to put it under a UV Radiation Light. Set it to long-wave and look for any stones that are particularly glowy. If the stones are glowy, that means it's synthetic and not natural.

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Are spinels fake diamonds?

Colorless spinels are most likely synthetic. (Aside from the very rare colorless natural spinels, there are also very light, almost colorless natural specimens). These colorless synthetics make nice diamond simulants.

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.

What 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.

How do you clean black 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.

Is spinel a precious gemstone?

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.

Is spinel a good investment?

Red Burmese spinels and the neon pink-red spinels from Mahenge, Tanzania have the best investment potential. Spinel is completely untreated and prices on fine pieces have risen significantly in the last 5 years.

What color spinel is most valuable?

In general, red spinel is the most desirable, followed by fine cobalt-blue spinel, then by vibrant hot pink and vivid orange stones. Violet and bluish purple to purple, or lavender, stones tend to be less attractive, and less in demand than other, rarer colors.

Does spinel scratch easily?

Spinel is also very hard - only a few materials can scratch it. Spinel is tough - it does not break easily. Those two qualities make spinel one of the most durable gems. The most durable gems are both hard and tough.

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.

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.

Is spinel semi precious stone?

Spinel, traditionally considered as 'semi-precious', is a fine gem that is rapidly growing in popularity. Spinel has a bright vitreous lustre and can be found in a wide array of colours including red, blue, violet, and pink.

Is spinel good for everyday wear?

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

Is spinel the same as sapphire?

When comparing these two gemstone gemologically there are distinct differences to consider. Sapphires are considered harder, as corundum is a 9 on the Moh's hardness scale, only diamond is harder. Spinel is ranked as a 7.5 to 8. As such, both gemstones are tough and durable gems for regular wear.

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.

Is spinel real or synthetic?

The blue synthetic spinel sapphire imitant is much more genuine looking than a synthetic blue spinels imitating synthetic sapphires. Although synthetic spinel is also produced by flame-fusion, any resemblance between man-made spinel versus Verneuil rubies and sapphires or other colored corundums ends at the torch.

Are spinels synthetic?

Synthetic Spinels are the artificial counterparts of stones like aquamarine. They are quite easily created in the labs with a fusion of the constituents and minerals present in the natural gemstones like aquamarine.

What is the rarest spinel?

Blue Spinel is a very special gemstone because it is one of the few that occur naturally. While all Spinels are increasing in popularity, it is the blue variety that is starting to attract attention of savvy gemstone buyers.

Which stone is the most precious?

What is the best precious stone to invest in?

The most popular gemstone for investors is definitely the diamond. Other gemstones like the ruby and the emerald (also the tanzanite, the alexandrite and other particularly rare varieties) can also be considered an excellent investment and can increase their value in time, even more than the diamond.