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Beautiful bright green peridot
Spinel is attractive for its wide range of colors and vibrant brilliance.
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| Gemstone Name | Peridot | Spinel |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Name | Forsterite (olivine) | - |
| Japanese name | olivine | Spinel |
| Origin of the name | The name comes from the Arabic word "faridat" (jewel). | The octahedral crystals are sharp, and the name comes from the Latin "Spina" (thorn) or the Greek "Spitha" (spark). |
| color | green | Red, pink, blue, etc. |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5–7.0 | 8 |
| Origin | Myanmar, China, the United States, etc. | Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, etc. |
| Stone meaning | Marital happiness and harmony | Success, Positivity, Passion |
| effect | Brings bright hope and courage | Improve thinking ability and improve interpersonal relationships |
| Care | Wash gently with warm water and a mild detergent using a soft brush | Add mild detergent to lukewarm water and clean with a brush / ultrasonic cleaning |
| others | - | It is well known that the 140-carat Black Prince's Ruby in the British Imperial State Crown was a spinel. |
The birthstone for August isTransparent greenPeridot is characterized by its beautiful color. It can be purchased at an affordable price and has few inclusions, making it a popular birthday gift.
The other is spinel, which was newly designated at the end of 2021. Its greatest appeal is its color variations such as blue, pink, and black.Rich color variationsIt is a gemstone that is perfect for jewelry.
This time, we will introduce the birthstones for August.
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Index
1.Peridot
Characteristics of Peridot
Peridot, whose mineral name is "olivine," evokes the image of a fresh, yellow-green olive, as its name suggests. Its Japanese name, olivine, also means olive. Although it is not well known, it is also a major component of the Earth's upper mantle. One of its charms is that it has a high birefringence, giving it a strong luster. According to one theory, peridot continued to shine even at night, which is why it was also called the "stone of the night" in ancient Egypt.High-quality thingsHigh transparency and vibrant green colorHowever, if the quality is low, it will turn brown.
It is produced all over the world, but the main producers of high-quality gemstones are Myanmar and Pakistan.
The origin of peridot
It is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "faridat" meaning "jewel," but there are various theories, and one of the most popular is that it is derived from the ancient Greek word "peridona," meaning "rich."
The effects of peridot
The stone's word is "Success, Positivity, Passion".
Peridot's vibrant green color supports physical and mental health.Turning dark feelings into positive onesIt improves relationships through positive thinking, making it the perfect gemstone for those who want to live each day with a positive attitude. It is recommended for those who want to regain a sense of peace, or for those who work in sales or other jobs that involve interacting with people.
Peridot's vibrant green color supports physical and mental health.Turning dark feelings into positive onesIt improves relationships through positive thinking, making it the perfect gemstone for those who want to live each day with a positive attitude. It is recommended for those who want to regain a sense of peace, or for those who work in sales or other jobs that involve interacting with people.
Caring for Your Peridot
Peridot has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.0, making it hard enough to wear as jewelry, but it can still be scratched or cracked, so it is best to store it separately.
To clean, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (such as a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently tap the stone to clean. If you scrub, the prongs holding the stone in place may come loose, so it's important to tap the stone. When you're done cleaning, rinse with lukewarm water.
Peridot is sensitive to impacts, so it is best to avoid using an ultrasonic cleaner.
To clean, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (such as a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently tap the stone to clean. If you scrub, the prongs holding the stone in place may come loose, so it's important to tap the stone. When you're done cleaning, rinse with lukewarm water.
Peridot is sensitive to impacts, so it is best to avoid using an ultrasonic cleaner.
Hojudo also has a wide selection of peridot jewelry. Be sure to check out their website.
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2.Spinel
Spinel characteristics
This gemstone has been gaining popularity since it was designated as the birthstone for August in 2021. Spinel comes in a variety of colors, but it has an unfortunate history of being mistaken for sapphire or ruby.Located in front of the first official crown of the British Royal Family,Black Prince's RubyThe story that "the gemstone that was discovered in the 1950s was actually spinel" may be a heroic tale. Spinel has been confused with ruby and sapphire, and they come from similar places. Myanmar is famous for producing rubies, while Sri Lanka is famous for producing sapphires. High-quality spinel has also recently been mined in Tanzania. Spinel comes in a wide variety of colors, so we will introduce some of them here. ■ Red Spinel
Vivid red spinel is a typical spinel color. This is the one that has been mistaken for the aforementioned Black Prince's Ruby. It is mined in Myanmar, the same country as ruby, and has long been confused with ruby. Although the crystal structure is different, spinel has a single refractive index, so it is the same color when viewed from any direction, whereas ruby has a double refractive index, so its color changes depending on the angle from which it is viewed.
Vivid red spinel is a typical spinel color. This is the one that has been mistaken for the aforementioned Black Prince's Ruby. It is mined in Myanmar, the same country as ruby, and has long been confused with ruby. Although the crystal structure is different, spinel has a single refractive index, so it is the same color when viewed from any direction, whereas ruby has a double refractive index, so its color changes depending on the angle from which it is viewed.
■ Pink Spinel
Pink spinel has a vibrant pink color that gives it a feminine impression. The same pink color can vary from purplish pink to neon pink. The more neon and vivid the color, the more popular and expensive it is.
Pink spinel has a vibrant pink color that gives it a feminine impression. The same pink color can vary from purplish pink to neon pink. The more neon and vivid the color, the more popular and expensive it is.
■Blue Spinel
Blue spinel is often mistaken for blue sapphire. Its origins are similar to those of sapphire, such as Myanmar and Sri Lanka, which is another reason for the confusion. Blue spinel can have a variety of shades of blue, from a grayish blue to a deep blue like sapphire. Spinel with a particularly strong blue hue is called cobalt spinel, and the deeper it is, the more valuable it is.
Blue spinel is often mistaken for blue sapphire. Its origins are similar to those of sapphire, such as Myanmar and Sri Lanka, which is another reason for the confusion. Blue spinel can have a variety of shades of blue, from a grayish blue to a deep blue like sapphire. Spinel with a particularly strong blue hue is called cobalt spinel, and the deeper it is, the more valuable it is.
The origin of spinel
Spinel crystals are octahedral and have sharp points, so it is said that the name comes from the Latin "Spina" meaning thorn. The Japanese name is also "Spinel." Another theory is that it comes from the Greek "Spitha" meaning spark.
The effect of spinel
The stone's word is "Success, Positivity, Passion".
Spinel isSupports self-fulfillmentIt will enhance your ability to think and achieve your goals, and will also improve your relationships. It comes in a wide variety of colors and is easy to wear, making it a recommended gemstone for those who have dreams and goals.
Spinel isSupports self-fulfillmentIt will enhance your ability to think and achieve your goals, and will also improve your relationships. It comes in a wide variety of colors and is easy to wear, making it a recommended gemstone for those who have dreams and goals.
Caring for Your Spinel
Spinel has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, making it an easy gemstone to care for.
However, since it is less hard than diamond, it should not be stored with diamonds.
Generally, wiping with a soft cloth or simply rinsing with water is fine, but for thorough cleaning, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a little mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (such as a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently tap the stone to clean it. If you scrub, the claws holding the stone in place may come loose, so it's important to tap the stone. Finally, rinse the spinel with lukewarm water when you're done washing.
Ultrasonic cleaning is also generally possible.
However, since it is less hard than diamond, it should not be stored with diamonds.
Generally, wiping with a soft cloth or simply rinsing with water is fine, but for thorough cleaning, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a little mild detergent (dishwashing detergent). Then, dip a soft brush (such as a toothbrush with soft bristles) in the detergent and gently tap the stone to clean it. If you scrub, the claws holding the stone in place may come loose, so it's important to tap the stone. Finally, rinse the spinel with lukewarm water when you're done washing.
Ultrasonic cleaning is also generally possible.
Hojudo also stocks spinel jewelry. Be sure to check out their website.
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