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 ...
Initially, taaffeite was confused with spinel, a common mineral that also boasts a stunning range of colors due to the presence of chromium. However, the key distinction lies in their optical ...
Minerals are the building blocks of our planet, shaping landscapes, structuring mountains, and creating life itself. However, not all of them are benign; some are extremely hazardous to humans and ...
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