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Beautiful bright green peridot
Spinel is attractive for its wide range of colors and vivid 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 pointed, 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, America, etc. | Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, etc. |
| Stone meaning | Marital Happiness and Harmony | Success, Positivity, Passion |
| effect | Bringing bright hope and courage | Improve thinking skills and improve interpersonal relationships |
| Maintenance | Wash gently with warm water, mild detergent and 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. It can be purchased at an affordable price, and many of them are beautiful with few inclusions, so it is also popular as a birthday gift.
The other is spinel, which was newly designated at the end of 2021. Its greatest appeal is its color, which comes in a variety of colors, including 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," is reminiscent of a fresh yellow-green olive, as its name suggests. Its Japanese name is olivine, which also means olive. Although it is not well known, it is also a major component of the upper mantle that makes up the Earth. One of its charms is that it has a high birefringence, giving off a strong luster. According to one theory, peridot was also called the "stone of the night" in ancient Egypt because it continues to shine even at night.The high-quality onesHigh 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.
Origin of Peridot
It is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "faridat" (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 Peridot Effect
The stone's word is "Success, Positivity, Passion"
Peridot's vibrant green color supports physical and mental health.Turning dark feelings into positive onesIt will make you a better person. Positive thinking will improve your relationships, so it is a perfect gemstone for those who want to live every day with a positive attitude. It is recommended for those who want to regain a sense of peace and 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 will make you a better person. Positive thinking will improve your relationships, so it is a perfect gemstone for those who want to live every day with a positive attitude. It is recommended for those who want to regain a sense of peace and 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, which is hard enough to be worn as jewelry, but it can still be scratched or cracked, so it is best to store it separately.
When cleaning, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of neutral 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 stone, the prongs that hold the stone in place may come loose, so it is important to wash it by tapping it. When you're done washing, rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Peridot is sensitive to impacts, so it is best to avoid using an ultrasonic cleaner.
When cleaning, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of neutral 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 stone, the prongs that hold the stone in place may come loose, so it is important to wash it by tapping it. When you're done washing, rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Peridot is sensitive to impacts, so it is best to avoid using an ultrasonic cleaner.
Houjudo also has a wide selection of peridot jewelry. Please check out their website.
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2.Spinel
Spinel Characteristics
Since being designated as the birthstone for August in 2021, spinel has been gradually gaining popularity. Although it comes in a variety of colors, it has a sad history of being mistaken for a sapphire or ruby.The Black Prince's Ruby" was actually spinel, which 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, and Sri Lanka is famous for producing sapphires. High-quality spinel has recently been mined in Tanzania. Spinel comes in a wide variety of colors, so we will introduce some of them. ■ Red Spinel
The vivid red spinel is the most representative color of spinel. This is the one that has been mistaken for the Black Prince's Ruby mentioned above. It is also 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 viewing angle.
The vivid red spinel is the most representative color of spinel. This is the one that has been mistaken for the Black Prince's Ruby mentioned above. It is also 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 viewing angle.
■ 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 vibrant it is, 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 vibrant it is, the more popular and expensive it is.
■Blue Spinel
Blue spinel is easily mistaken for blue sapphire. It is also easy to confuse the two because it is produced in similar areas to sapphire, such as Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Blue spinel can have a variety of shades, from a grayish blue to a deep blue like sapphire. Those with a particularly strong blue hue are called cobalt spinel, and the darker the hue, the more valuable it is.
Blue spinel is easily mistaken for blue sapphire. It is also easy to confuse the two because it is produced in similar areas to sapphire, such as Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Blue spinel can have a variety of shades, from a grayish blue to a deep blue like sapphire. Those with a particularly strong blue hue are called cobalt spinel, and the darker the hue, the more valuable it is.
Origin of Spinel
Spinel crystals are octahedral and have sharp tips, so it is said that the name comes from the Latin "Spina" (thorn). The Japanese name is also "Spinel". Another theory is that it comes from the Greek "Spitha" (spark).
The effect of spinel
The stone's word is "Success, Positivity, Passion"
Spinel isSupporting self-fulfillmentIt will improve your thinking ability and improve your relationships with others. 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 isSupporting self-fulfillmentIt will improve your thinking ability and improve your relationships with others. 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 Mohs hardness of 8, making it an easy gemstone to care for.
However, since it is less hard than diamond, you should avoid storing it together with diamonds.
Basically, you can wipe it with a soft cloth or simply rinse it with water, but if you want to thoroughly clean it, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of neutral 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 stone, the prongs that hold the stone in place may come loose, so it's important to wash it by tapping it. Once you've finished washing, rinse the spinel with lukewarm water.
Ultrasonic cleaning can also be used.
However, since it is less hard than diamond, you should avoid storing it together with diamonds.
Basically, you can wipe it with a soft cloth or simply rinse it with water, but if you want to thoroughly clean it, fill a cup with lukewarm water and add a small amount of neutral 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 stone, the prongs that hold the stone in place may come loose, so it's important to wash it by tapping it. Once you've finished washing, rinse the spinel with lukewarm water.
Ultrasonic cleaning can also be used.
Houjudo also stocks spinel jewelry. Please check out their website.
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