SPINEL
Incredibly, world famous gems that form part of the British Crown Jewels, the 'Timur Ruby' and the 'Black Princes Ruby', were both discovered in the 19th century to actually be spinel. A regal stone in its own right, the spinel's wonderful brilliance and range of colours make it a firm favourite.
DID YOU KNOW
'Valued now in its own right, the spinel's wonderful brilliance and range of colours has made it a favourite here at Astley Clarke.
Both part of the British Crown Jewels, the 'Timur Ruby' and the 'Black Princes Ruby' were discovered in the 19th century to be spinel rather than ruby.
One way to differentiate spinel from other stones is that it possesses no electrical properties when subjected to heat, yet ruby and garnet do. Spinel has an amazingly high melting point of 2135 degrees Celsius.
From the Latin spinella, meaning little thorn, it is thought to be a reference to the sharp points on the octahedral.
The gemstone can be transparent to almost opaque, and as with most gemstones, the different colours are due to the different impurities.
SPINEL: A BRIEF HISTORY
The earliest known gem spinel dates from 100BC and was discovered in a Buddhist tomb near Kabul, Afghanistan.
MEANING BEHIND THE STONE
It is said to clarify thoughts and creative ideas, as well as attract the help required for any given situation.
SOURCED FROM
Myanmar
Sri Lanka
Madagascar
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