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What is a spinel?

Updated: 8/9/2023
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Spinel is a mineral with a chemical formula of MgAl2O4

It is found as crystals and can be of various colors depending on impurities mixed in. It may be colorless, but is usually various shades of red, blue, green, yellow, brown or black.

Spinel has been used in jewelry for a very long time. Red spinels are often mistaken for rubies. Presently, natural spinel is actually more rare than rubies, but a lot of it is manufactured in labs. Synthetic spinel is often used in inexpensive birthstone rings.

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A spinel ferrite is a chemical compounded magnet of iron and ceramic that often forms and has the formula AB2O4.

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Spinel is found in many parts of the world including Sri Lanka, Africa and Burma.

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When I said ''What is Spinel used for,''I meant for specific answers.

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