Spinel is a stone of calm and renewal.  Offering encouragement in difficult situations, Spinel can help ease a situational crisis, wuch as a job change or a divorce.  Spinel lowers stress and anxiety, and physically reduces inflammation.

Associated with the Root Chakra, Red Spinel specifically stimulates physical vitality and strength.  Red Spinel’s energy renewing properties increase the user’s ability for self-healing, and also arouse Kundalini energies.

Pink Spinel offers gentle energy renewal, and is useful to those suffering from chronic conditions and fatigue.  Protective in a quiet, gentle way, Pink Spinel can be used as a Talisman to carry the love of the giver.  This makes Pink Spinel a great stone for long-distance relationships or times when couples cannot physically be together.  Sometimes called the “Fairy Godmother” stone, Pink Spinel is also a good gift for children, holding the continuing love and protection of the giver.

Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra: (Red Spinel) Root Chakra and Heart  (Pink Spinel) Heart and Higher Heart, Others vary due to color
Astrological sign(s): Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aries
Vibration: Number 3

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: Spinel family, Oxide class
Crystal System: Isometric
Chemical Composition: MgAl2O4 , Magnesium Aluminum Oxide
Hardness: 7.5-8

Physical:
Color: Black, blue, red, violet , green, brown, pink
Location: Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Burma, Greenland, Madagascar, Mexico, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka, UK, USA
Rarity: Common
Fun Fact: Spinel forms in sparkling, eight-sided crystals, and comes in a wide range of colors.  Red and pink Spinel crystals were often confused with Rubies or Pink Sapphires throughout history. In fact, many rubies, of notable fame belonging to crown jewel collections, were found to actually be spinels. Perhaps the greatest mistake of this kind is the Black Prince's Ruby set in the British Imperial State Crown.

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