Spinel Crystal / Stone Meaning, Properties & Benefits

Physical Properties of Spinel Stone / Crystal
Chemical Formula:	MgAl2O4
Chemical Composition:
Crystal System:	Isometric
Lustre:	Vitreous
Transparency:	Transparent, Translucent
Colour:	White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Pink, Purple, Black
Streak:	Greyish white
Hardness:	7.5 - 8 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:	Brittle
Cleavage:	None Observed
Fracture:	Irregular/Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Density:	3.6 - 4.1
Refractive Index:	1.712 - 1.736

Properties of Spinel Stone / Crystal

Spinel crystallizes in the isometric system, common crystals forms are octahedral, usually twinned. It has deficient cleavages and a conchoidal factures. It hardness is up to 8 and its specific gravity leads from 3.5 to 4.1 and its apparent of obscure with a vitreous to dull luster. It is the magnesium aluminum associate of the superior spinel group of minerals. It crystal system is isometric and crystal habit is cubic and octahedral. It is optically isotropic. It is non magnetic and non radioactive. The cleavage is indistinct. It is also available in synthetic form also. Sometimes it is also mistaken as rubies.

Spinel Stone Healing properties

This Crystal absorbs all sorts of energy that's why it should be kept cleansed so that it can drive away all the negative energies. Spinel's element is associated with fire. This stone visualize the pain or ailment and enters into the stone. This stone helps us to clarify our thoughts and makes us more understandable. This helps in speedy recovery of movement diseases that have to be done with muscles, bones and joints. It also helps us to create new ideas. It will also attract help required for defined situation. It is good for spiritual communication and helps to handle situations correctly. It is used in increasing money and communication skills.

Spinel Special Properties, Uses & Benefits

This stone is available in many colors red, blue, green, yellow, black and brown. Spinel is a common mineral in some chondritic meteorites.

Spinel Found in Countries / Locations of World

Spinel gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, East Timor, Egypt, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Africa, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pacific Ocean, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, UK, Ukraine, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe