Spinel, MgAl 2 O 4 (download cif), is a rare gemstone that was used to imitate rubies. The structure has face-centered cubic symmetry, and is a little heavy to understand. The general formula is AB 2 ...
The vivid red color in these spinel specimens from Myanmar equals the finest red color in any gem. - © GIA & Tino Hammid Spinel is generally highly sought after by ...
Pink to red spinel is in high demand among gem connoisseurs. - Courtesy a Private Collector and Mona Lee Nesseth, Custom Estate Jewels Spinel, like garnet and diamond, is singly refractive, with the ...