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“Jedi” spinels from the Man Sin mine (Mogok, Myanmar), on gem dealer Jeffery Bergman’s fingers. Photos by Jeffery Bergman,…
“Jedi” spinels from the Man Sin mine (Mogok, Myanmar), on a broker’s hand in the Umbrella Market. Photos by Jeffery Bergman,…
Rubies and spinels may show similar colors. One of the simplest ways to distinguish these gems is to test for double refraction with a dichroscope.…
Lavender, oval Portuguese-cut spinel, 7.01 cts, 14.0 x 1.0 x 7.0 mm, Sri Lanka. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
6.42-ct “spinel” – 2nd photo…
6.42-ct “spinel” – 1st photo…
Deep red with just a hint of purple, this red spinel certainly has a great color. Johnny Brookheart. Used with permission.