Synthetic Spinel

Synthetic spinel is produced by the Verneuil method and is most often used as an imitation of stones other than spinel, such as blue sapphire or aquamarine. It is an outstanding synthetic material characterised by great hardness, a high refraction index, sharp dispersion of light, and a wide variety of colours.

We offer Synthetic Spinel stones in these colours:

Dark Blue	Medium Blue	Aquamarine

Characteristics:                    Synthetic Spinel
Chemical Composition:     MgAl204
Structure:                               cubic
Hardness (º Mohs):             8
Density:                                  3,61
Refractive Index:                   ca 1,73
Dispersion (C-F):                 ca 0,012
Heat Resistance:                 up to 1100 º C / 2012  º F