They are mined over a wide area, including Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and East Africa, including Myanmar and Vietnam, and are produced in mining areas rather than urban areas. Traveling while searching for gemstones will give you a deeper experience.
In this article, we will introduce the meanings and gemstone meanings of spinel, the characteristics of each color, and stones that go well with it. If you learn about the charms of gemstones before traveling, you will be able to enjoy your time more fulfillingly.
- What does spinel mean?
- Spinel is the new birthstone for August. Here are the gemstone's meanings and effects.
- Spinel comes in a wide variety of colors. We explain the characteristics of each.
- What gemstones go well with spinel?
- Spinel Basic Information
- Summary: Spinel is recommended for people who want to work hard towards their goals.
What does spinel mean?
Spinel, which is found in sharp crystals, comes from the Latin word "spina," meaning "small thorn."
Although it is characterized by its brilliant shine, until the 18th century, it could not be distinguished from the mineral "corundum" such as ruby and sapphire. In particular, red spinel is mined in large quantities in Myanmar, where the highest quality rubies are produced, so it was mistaken for ruby for many years.
Nowadays, it is recognized as a stone that enhances social skills and calms psychological stress. Spinel, which comes in gorgeous colors such as red, pink, blue, and orange, is popular because it can be easily enjoyed as a fashion item, such as a pendant or necklace.
Although it is originally a colorless and transparent gemstone, it comes in a variety of colors due to the inclusion of iron, zinc, manganese, etc.
Spinel is the new birthstone for August. Here are the gemstone's meanings and effects.
Spinel was newly added to the August birthstone list in December 2021. Its gemstone meaning is "inner fulfillment and safety," and it is said to support self-realization. Here are its specific effects.
<The effect of spinel>
- Supports you to achieve your goals
- Clears the mind and improves thinking
Supports you to achieve your goals
Spinel has the meanings of "challenge" and "achieving goals", and is a gemstone that activates energy and supports the achievement of dreams and goals.
It is said that it will transform the energy in your body into motivation, and will bring out the action and will to achieve your goals, leading to self-realization. Even if you experience obstacles or setbacks in achieving your goals, it will help you to motivate yourself and improve your motivation.
It is said to boost the owner's forward momentum, helping them clarify goals in work and love, and is also popular as a talisman for exams and tests.
Clears the mind and improves thinking
Spinel's gemstone message of "inner fulfillment and security" suggests that it can help clear the mind and improve thinking ability.
It is also ideal for organizing your thoughts and generating new ideas without being trapped by existing concepts or stereotypes. It is also expected to have the effect of finding the strengths of others and improving human relationships.
It helps you calm your mind and build a strong spirit, so you may also feel the effect of relieving psychological stress.
Spinel comes in a wide variety of colors. We explain the characteristics of each.
Spinel is essentially colorless and transparent, but the inclusion of iron, chromium, manganese, etc. gives it a rich variety of colors. The most famous is red spinel, which is said to be as beautiful as ruby.
Here we will explain the characteristics and meanings of each color:
<Types of Spinel>
- Red Spinel
- Black Spinel
- Cobalt/Blue Spinel
- Pink Spinel
- Green Spinel
- Orange Spinel
- Purple/Violet Spinel
Red Spinel
Red spinel, whose gemstone meaning is "curiosity," has become as popular as ruby in recent years as a beautiful gemstone.
Red Spinel has a beautiful red glow that enhances vitality and is expected to increase positivity in love. The specific effects are as follows.
- Show off your charms
- Increased motivation to progress towards goals
- Bringing glamour and influence to those around you
- Keep an open mind
The color red, which symbolizes overflowing energy, stimulates the body's vitality and relieves anxiety and impatience.
Red Spinel is recommended for those who want confidence, those who need positive energy, and those who want to fully show off their charms.
Black Spinel
Black spinel symbolizes strong will and repels negative energy, making it a popular color for warding off evil and as a talisman. Its jet black luster is very beautiful and has the same appeal as black diamonds.
Its gemstone words are "boldness" and "overcoming evil," and it brings the following effects to its owner.
- Calm your mental state
- Improve yourself
- Eliminate the negative factors of the owner
- Overcoming a slump
- Brings motivation and passion
Black spinel protects the owner's safety, so it is recommended as a travel talisman or amulet to ward off evil.
Cobalt/Blue Spinel
Blue spinel, such as cobalt spinel and blue spinel, is a rare and expensive gemstone. It has the following effects:
- Overcoming a Weak Will
- Strengthen your mental strength
- Increases vitality
- Cleanse negative energy
Blue spinel contains a lot of iron and cobalt, but there are the following differences between blue spinel and cobalt spinel.
Comparison of Blue Spinel and Cobalt Spinel
| Types of Spinel | Amount of iron | Amount of cobalt |
| Blue Spinel | many | few |
| Cobalt Spinel | few | many |
Cobalt spinel is not the official name, and blue spinels are generally referred to as blue spinel.
Cobalt Spinel and Blue Spinel provide mental support and are good for bringing about positive results in work, love, and everyday life.
Pink Spinel
Pink spinel is a gemstone that helps you realize your dreams and brings out your talents and powers.
It also supports the enjoyment of improving motivation and achieving goals, so you can expect it to have a motivating effect. Pink spinel is also known as the "stone of finding a lover," and it approaches romantic and emotional aspects.
Here are the specific effects of Pink Spinel.
- Be proactive in love
- Be aware of your charm
- Have a happy relationship
- Encourage yourself from the inside
- Regaining confidence
- Purify the sadness
Pink Spinel is recommended for people who want to bring happiness into their daily lives.
Green Spinel
The vivid green of Green Spinel brightens the owner's mood and fosters love and compassion. Its gemstone meanings are "hope," "faith," "affection," and "happiness," and it has the following effects and properties.
- Boosts immunity
- Mental and physical health
- Improve relationships
Wearing it will deepen your spiritual richness and compassion for others, and you will be able to live with more peace of mind.
Green spinel is a recommended gemstone for those who want to improve their relationships with others and live a life of comfort in both body and mind.
Orange Spinel
Orange spinel, which is extremely rare among spinels, is expected to have the effect of making you resolve to follow through on your love. Just as its strong and vivid shine makes it look, it is a gemstone that brightens the owner's mood.
Spinel comes in several colors, but orange spinel is said to be as rare as red spinel. Orange color has a wide range of shades, and there are also pale shades.
The rare orange spinel shines brightly when worn as a bracelet or earrings, making it the perfect gemstone for when you want to feel at ease.
Purple/Violet Spinel
Purple spinel, which represents intelligence and sense, is a gemstone that exudes elegance and luxury. Here are the effects and benefits of purple spinel.
- Be confident
- Appealing elegance and intelligence
- Acquire adult composure and thinking skills
- Develop your aesthetic sense
Purple spinel is recommended for those who want to have an adult-like sense of ease and who want to hone their sensibilities and intellect.
What gemstones go well with spinel?
Spinel, which promotes goal achievement and self-actualization, is best combined with gemstones that bring good luck. Specifically, we recommend the following:
<Gemstones that go well with Spinel>
- Aquamarine
- Tourmaline
Here we will explain the characteristics and effects of gemstones that go well with spinel, and points to consider when combining them.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine, which gives power and youth to its owner, is one of the gemstones that goes well with spinel.
Aquamarine is a gemstone from the same mineral group as beryl, morganite and emerald, and has the power of the sea, which helps to keep the mind and body healthy. It is also popular as a stone that fosters gentle feelings and love for oneself and others, and smooths human relationships.
The combination of spinel and aquamarine will put the wearer in a positive and generous mood, leading them to success.
The characteristics and meaning of morganite, which is in the same mineral group as aquamarine, are explained here.
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Tourmaline
Tourmaline repels negative energy, brings about self-realization and growth, and is a gemstone that goes well with spinel.
Spinel and tourmaline, which contain the power of diversity, can be expected to have the effect of bringing out flexible thinking and potential.
Therefore, it is effective for those who want to express themselves and those who want the courage to try new things. It is also suitable for those who want to improve their health by generating negative ions and relieving tension in the body.
By the way, red spinel goes well with alexandrite. Both are powerful gemstones that will make you feel energized both mentally and physically, helping you to live a positive life every day.
Also, when red spinel and blue spinel are combined, they help balance the mind and body and provide an unshakable sense of security.
Spinel Basic Information
Other basic information about spinel is as follows:
| Gemstone Name | Spinel |
| Japanese name | Spinel |
| Main production areas | ・Southeast Asia (Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam) ・Central Asia (Tajikistan, Afghanistan) ・East Africa (Tanzania, Madagascar), etc. |
The rough stones are mined from alluvial deposits in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, East Africa, etc. They are easily confused with rubies and sapphires in appearance, but depending on the place of origin, they can even have the same crystal shape.
If you use it as an accessory or place it indoors, be sure to purify it as it will absorb negative energy.
Summary: Spinel is recommended for people who want to work hard towards their goals.
Spinel is a gemstone that clarifies thinking and supports the achievement of dreams, making it a recommended gemstone for those who want to work hard towards their goals.
Specifically, it is recommended for the following people:
- I want to eliminate my worries and concerns
- I want to develop my strengths and individuality.
- I want to proactively take on new challenges
- I want to be proactive in love
- I want to be healthy and strong
- Have dreams and goals you want to achieve?
- I want to stay motivated
By the way, among all the rubies produced around the world, those from Mogok in Myanmar are considered to be of the highest quality. Mogok is very famous as a ruby producing area, so why not go searching for these gemstones in Myanmar?
*Please note that the effects of gemstones are felt differently by each individual.
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