{"title":"Spinel","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinel — Species Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Magnesium Aluminum Oxide · MgAl₂O₄)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinel is a highly durable, brilliantly refractive gemstone known for its exceptional clarity and wide color range. Long mistaken for ruby and sapphire in historical jewelry, spinel has earned its own place as a premium gem species. Its clean crystal structure and vivid hues make it ideal for precision faceting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinel forms in metamorphic marbles and alluvial deposits. Notable sources include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyanmar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMozambique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese regions produce everything from neon pinks and cobalt blues to steely grays and rich reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetics \u0026amp; Treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetic spinel exists \u003c\/strong\u003etypically in blue and green hues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural spinel is \u003cstrong\u003erarely treated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMossy Duck Gems clearly labels any synthetic material \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurability \u0026amp; Wearability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent toughness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh refractive index\u003c\/strong\u003e for bright sparkle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStable color\u003c\/strong\u003e with no fading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for rings, pendants, earrings, and daily wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinel is one of the most durable colored gemstones available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grey-spinel-1-54-ct-8mm-x-5-5mm","title":"Grey Spinel - 1.54 ct (8mm x 5.5mm)","description":"\u003cp lang=\"en\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eA stately steel grey spinel from Mozambique in a customized cut. 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