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Spinel Information

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1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia
1.2 Color
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown
1.3 Streak
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Scorpio
1.5 Planet
Pluto
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Projective
1.9 Deities
Hephaestus
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Money
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Not Available
2.2 Solubility
none
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
2.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Absent
3.3 Dispersion
Albite
0.02
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Fluorite
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3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.73
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Isometric
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available

Spinel Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Spinel Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Spinel information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Spinel is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Spinel such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Spinel details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Afghanistan, Brazil, Burma, Cambodia, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and USA.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown.
  • Chemical Formula: MgAl2O4.
  • Powers: Money.