Spinel Rough 16 items

The Spinel rough category is where you will find hundreds of pieces of Spinel rough that can be used for a multitude of applications. Most of our sellers offer Spinel rough to customers who are inter3ested in trying to cut their own stone or someone who is just interested in what the stone looks like in it’s natural form.

Some of the Spinel rough for sale will have crystals that show the perfect shape of Spinel. Imagine two four sided pyramids stuck together at the base. This is what the natural Spinel rough will look like. Collector and mineral enthusiast always get excited when they are presented with Spinel rough that has the natural crystal shape.

When buying Spinel rough, first it is important to decide what you are going to use them for. If you plan to cut a faceted gemstone out of the Spinel rough then make sure to pick a piece that has good color and clarity but also be mindful of the shape of the rough. Spinel rough can be very expensive so it is important not to lose too much material when cutting.

If the Spinel rough is to be used for making into cabochons then almost any material is suitable as long as it is free from major cracks. Finally Spinel rough that will be used simply to admire should have the best possible natural crystal shape that the budget can accommodate.

Further Reading

• Mahenge Spinel - The Stone That Changed Everything
• Spinel Information
• Blue Spinel The Rarest Of Them All