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Spinel
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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
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting

2.7 Mohs Hardness

8
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

MgAl2O4

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Absent

3.3 Dispersion

0.02
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.73
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Isometric

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296

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.