spinel

Spinel - The name Spinel may come from the latin spina or "thorn" referring to the triangular shape of the crystal faces, or from the Greek root spinter, meaning "spark," presumably referring to just the red variety. Like Ruby and Garnet, it has also been called "Carbuncle" from the Latin Carbunculas, or "small coal.".

Distinctive Features - Red Spinel is fairly similar to Ruby, the red color fluoresces slightly in bright light, but much less than Ruby. Being singly refractive, it is not pleochroic. This feature is in contrast to Ruby but in common with garnet although the latter is nearly always a rather dull color.

Occurrence - It mainly occurs in Afghanistan, India, Burma, or the gem gravels of Ceylon, Madagascar, and Brazil.

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