Natural Spinel Gem - The UK's Finest Supplier Of Natural Gemstones – Natural Spinel Gemstone
If you are looking for top-grade untreated natural spinel gem stones, then you are at the perfect place. Natural gemstones are among the most fascinating objects in the world. They have a long and storied history and are a part of many cultures. They aren't just pretty stones. They are a part of a person's life. What is Spinel? Spinel has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, diamond has a hardness of 10, and ruby and sapphire have a hardness of 9. A specific gravity of 3.6 and a refractive index of 1.718. It is transparent to opaque and has a vitreous luster. Spinel is a gemstone in various colors, including red, pink, orange, brown, green, grey, and purple. Spinel was first discovered in ancient times and has been mentioned in various texts throughout history. The name "spinel" is derived from the Latin word "spina,” meaning "thorn.” The most famous spinel is the "Black Prince's Ruby,” red spinel set in the British Imperial State Crown. T...