blue · gemstone
Blue Spinel
- Birthstone
- August
- Hardness
- Mohs 7.5-8
- Colour
- blue
Spinel is widely known for its vivid, rich red, and is also found in a range of colours. Spinels in cobalt blue, bright pink, and bright orange are also highly sought-after, while paler colours, such as lavender, tend to be more affordable. Other popular colours are black, violet-blue, greenish-blue, grey, mauve, yellow, and brown.
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Blue Spinel, the story
Its blue colour is caused by the presence of cobalt, and it is found in a number of countries including Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Vietnam. With a hardness of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, blue spinel is a durable and versatile gemstone that can be used in a variety of jewellery settings.
Symbolism and tradition
Blue spinel is a popular variety of spinel that is known for its calming and peaceful properties.
These associations describe cultural beliefs, not demonstrated effects of wearing the stone.