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  1. Group of loose spinel gemstones with finished jewelry

    Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel

    FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Colored Gemstones, Folklore, Gem Spotlight, Gemology, Jewelry History, Spinel, Synthetic Gemstones

    …hardness of 8 and good toughness spinel is a great choice for all forms of jewelry. We recommend occasional wear for rings and bracelets, but earrings and pendants are suitable for daily wear. Spinel can come in virtually any color of the… guidance systems. It even has the potential to make its way onto our smartphones as a super durable, glass-like covering. History and Lore of Spinel Spinel is arguably the most overlooked and underappreciated gemstone of all time. Spinel…

  2. Beautiful iolite jewelry and loose gemstones

    Gem in the Spotlight: Iolite

    FJU Category: Gemstones | Tags: Colored Gemstones, Folklore, Gem Spotlight, Gemology, Iolite, Jewelry History

    … different colors when observed at different angles, especially with polarized light. Pleochroism is caused by differing absorption of light rays in doubly refractive crystals. Thus, no singly refractive gemstone can exhibit pleochroism. … than Emerald or Topaz. Because of this, some extra care should be taken with your iolite jewelry. Try to avoid wearing it in situations where it might be hit against hard objects to keep it free from cracks and small chips. Iolite is a …

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