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In 1783, Mineralogist Jean Baptiste Louis Rome de Lisle identified the difference between the rubies and spinel minerals.
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The Spinel gemstones range in a variety of colours such as pink, blue, purple and black, with the reds (flame spinel) being the most famous amongst them all.
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Spinel have been discovered from the marbles of Lục Yên District (Vietnam), Mahenge and Matombo (Tanzania), Tsavo (Kenya) and in the gravels of Tunduru (Tanzania) and Ilakaka (Madagascar).
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The famous 14th century Black Prince’s Ruby in the British Imperial Crown features a red spinel and not a ruby.
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Spinel is the Birthstone for August. It is also the gem for the 22nd Anniversary and 65th Anniversary (Blue Spinel).
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Spinel gemstones are used to set aside egos and become devoted to another person. It is said to be a stone that encourages great passion and builds physical energy.
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If you need some inspiration for the ultimate meaningful birthday gift,
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Gemworld Limited has a beautiful range of Spinel gemstones available!
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If you would like something in particular and don’t see it on our site please don’t hesitate to contact us, as we may have it in our offices abroad.
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