Spinel gemstones
Original spinel gemstones is a semi-precious gemstone. It comes from the magnesium-aluminum oxide family. These gemstones look like ruby stones. There are various Colors of Spinel stone like red, pink, blue, lavender/violet, dark green, brown, and black. In ancient times, this gemstone was used in jewelry and shown as a symbol of Royalty. In the categories of spinel, Samarian Spinel world's largest and most known spinal.
- The Red Color comes in spinel due to Chromium impurities.
- Spinel is a form of the octahedra crystals.
- As per astrology, Virgo zodiac signs suggest wearing this gemstone.
- It is the birthstone of august month.
- Ruby Spinel gemstone is associated with the planet Mercury.
- Samarian Spinel is the world's largest Spinel gemstone.
Who Can Wear Spinel Gemstones?
- Planet: This stone is associated with Mercury energy
- Western Sun Sign: Ideal for the Virgo sign
- Vedic Rashi: Perfect for Kanya Rashi individuals
- Fortunate Ascendants: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Taurus, Leo, and Aries individual
- Weight:
- Follow the rule of 1 carat per 12 kg body weight
- Example: A person weighing 60 kg can wear around a 5-carat Spinel gemstone
- Color:
- This stone is available in red, pink, blue, lavender/violet, dark green, brown, and black
- Metal: It looks beautiful in gold setting
- Finger: Wear this ideal on the ring finger of the working hand
- Day & Time:
- Ideal day: It is advised to wear this stone on Sunday
- Best time: Wear this stone during sunrise
- Energizing Process:
- Clean the gemstone with raw milk and clean water before wearing
- Chant the mantra 108 times to activate it
- Mantra:
- “Om Suryaya Namah”
- “ॐ सूर्याय नमः”
- Skin Contact: Ensure the gemstone touches your skin directly
Advice: It is always better to consult an astrologer before wearing for proper guidance
How to wear Spinel gemstone?
Before wearing the Natural spinel gemstone, first consult with an astrologer. Then, through the puja process, it's energized. In this process, first comes clean, and the purification process in this process needs some things like:
- Clean and Lukworm water
- Ganga Jal
- Ghee (clarified butter)
- Milk (Desi Cow Milk and should be unboiled)
- Tulsi Leaves (Holy Basil Leaves)
- Honey
Price of Spinel Stone
Spinel is an extremely rare gemstone, and its scarcity contributes to its high value. The ranges between Rs 2500 ($30 approx) per carat to Rs 25000 ($300 approx) per carat and above. The cost of the original Spinel stone depends on the quality. Origins, and 4C’s.
- Color: Color is an important component in determining the price of Natural Spinel stone. The deeper the hue, the greater the price of Spinel.
- Clarity: The second C in the 4Cs requirement is Clarity. The amount of imperfections or scratches on a Spinel gemstone determines its clarity. The fewer abrasives used, the greater the clarity and the higher the price of the Spinel Stone.
- Carat Weight: The weight of gemstones is expressed in carats. The price of a gemstone increases with its carat weight. For example, a 5-carat Spinel stone costs 30’000 INR, while a 7-carat Spinel gemstone costs 45,000 INR.
- Cuts: The cut is the last C of the 4Cs and influences the price of a Spinel gemstone. If the stone is hard, producing cuts is difficult and costly.
FAQ's:
1. Is Spinel a Birthstone?
Spinel is a birthstone of August.
2. What is the Most Valuable Color of Spinel?
Red and Blue are the most valuable colors of spinel gemstones. These colors are present rich and royalty of the spinel.
3. What is the Natural Color of Spinel?
Red, Purple, and Intense Pink color are the natural colors of the spinel gemstone.
4. Who Should Wear Spinel?
Spinel is Mostly suggested for the Virgo zodiac sign. Apart from this Scorpio, Sagittarius, Taurus, Leo, and Aries can wear this gemstone.
5. Can You Wear a Spinel Every Day?
Yes, due to the good durability of this gemstone, this gemstone wears every day.
6. What Chakra is the Spinel?
Spinel is associated with the Root chakra of the body. This chakra is associated with the Spin of the body and connects with the red color.
7. What is the Name of Spinel Stone?
Due to color and origin, spinel gemstones have different names which are:
- Balas Ruby reflects pink to pale red hue
- Blue Spinel represents light to dark blue color
- Flame spinel symbolizes orange to orange-red tint.
- Gahnite stone shows deep green colors.