Mahenge Spinel - The Stone That Changed Everything

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Mahenge Spinel is the stone that changed everyones opinions about Spinel. It is the sole reason why so many people around the world are now familiar with the beauty of the Mahenge Spinel. The vibrant pinks and the deep reds combined with durability that is only surpassed by a handful of gemstone have made Mahenge Spinel one of the most popular stones of the new age.

Spinel In History

For centuries, Spinel has been confused with the other great red gemstone, the Ruby. Spinel is often found in the same deposits as Ruby, so for a long time it was impossible to identify them as a separate gemstone. Now with modern testing techniques, these two stones are easily identifiable. Before the discovery of the Mahenge Spinel the most beautiful red Spinels had originally come from the Balas region in Afghanistan. These were called Balas Rubies since their identification was confused.

One of the most famous cases of mistaken identity is the “Black Princes” Ruby that is part of the Royal Crown Jewels. This Ruby is actually a big beautiful red Spinel.

Discovery Of Mahenge Spinel

In 2007 the world of Spinel was as about to change. In a farmers field in Mahenge, Tanzania, workers found a giant Spinel crystal weighing 52 Kgs (114 Pounds). This Mahenge Spinel crystal displayed the gemmy vibrant pink color that is now famous from Mahenge Spinel. The crystal was highly included, but large chunks of top quality stone were able to be cobbed of the side. This resulted in thousands of carats of gem quality Mahenge Spinel being cut in Thailand and distributed to the world market. From this point on, the Mahenge Spinel was thrust into the spotlight as one of the most beautiful and vibrant gemstone available on the market today.

Spinel Durability - The Underdog

Today the properties of Spinel are still not widely know by the public. The thing that sets Spinel up to be one of the best gemstones for everyday wearing is it’s durability. In terms of hardness it sits at an 8 on the MOHS scale. This means that the only stones that are harder than Spinel are Sapphires, Rubies and Diamonds. This makes it extremely resistant to scratching so the gemstone will hold it’s shine for a long time. It is also very hard so it can withstand shock. Both of these properties make it a perfect choice for Jewelry that is to be worn everyday. It is even durable enough to be considered for an engagement ring!

The Mahenge Spinel is a special stone and it redefined the definition of Spinel. It is famous for it’s vibrant intense pink color that is free from any secondary hue such as the grays commonly seen in Sri Lankan Spinel. The color of these gems is also nice and consistent under different lighting conditions. This makes it a perfect gem to be worn everyday.

SHOP FOR SPINEL

Spinel

Mahenge Spinel je kamen koji je promijenio svačija mišljenja o Spinelu . To je jedini razlog zašto je toliko mnogo ljudi širom svijeta sada upoznato s ljepotama Mahenge Spinela . Živahni pinci i duboka crvena boja u kombinaciji s trajnošću koju nadmašuje samo pregršt dragog kamenja učinili su Mahenge Spinel jednim od najpopularnijih kamenja novog doba.

Spinel u povijesti

Stoljećima, spinel je miješati s drugim velikim crvenim dragi kamen, u Ruby . Spinel se često nalazi u istim naslagama kao i Ruby , tako da je dugo vremena bilo nemoguće identificirati ih kao zaseban dragulj. S modernim tehnikama ispitivanja ova se dva kamena lako prepoznati. Prije otkrića Mahenge Spinela, najljepše crvene spinele potječu iz regije Balas u Afganistanu. Nazvani su Balas rubinima jer je njihova identifikacija bila zbunjena.

Jedan od najpoznatijih slučajeva pogrešnog identiteta je Ruby "Black Princes" koji je dio Kraljevskih krunskih dragulja. Ovaj Ruby je zapravo veliki prelijepi crveni Spinel.

Otkriće Mahenge Spinela

2007. Spinel se svijet spremao promijeniti. Na poljodjelcima u Mahengeu u Tanzaniji radnici su pronašli džinovski kristal Spinel težak 52 kilograma (114 funti). Ovaj kristal Mahenge Spinel prikazao je živahnu živopisnu ružičastu boju koja je danas poznata iz Mahenge Spinela. Kristal je bio visoko uključen, ali veliki komadi vrhunskog kamena mogli su se udubiti u stranu. Zbog toga je na Tajlandu rezano na tisuće karata kvalitete dragulja Mahenge Spinel i distribuirano na svjetsko tržište. Od ovog trenutka Mahenge Spinel bacio se u središte reflektora kao jedan od najljepših i najživahnijih dragulja koji su danas dostupni na tržištu.

Trajnost spinela - Underdog

Danas javnost o svojstvima Spinela još uvijek nije široko poznata. Ono što postavlja Spinel kao jedan od najboljih dragulja za svakodnevno nošenje jest njegova postojanost. S obzirom na tvrdoću, on je 8 na MOHS ljestvici . To znači da su jedino kamenje tvrđe od Spinela safiri, rubin i dijamanti. To ga čini izuzetno otpornim na ogrebotine, tako da će dragulj dugo zadržati sjaj. Također je vrlo težak pa može podnijeti šok. Oba ova svojstva čine ga savršenim izborom za Nakit koji ćete nositi svakodnevno. Čak je i dovoljno izdržljiv da se može smatrati zaručničkim prstenom!

Spinel Mahenge je poseban kamen i redefinirao je definiciju Spinela. Poznat je po živopisnoj intenzivnoj ružičastoj boji koja nema bilo kakve sekundarne nijanse, poput sivih koji se obično vide u šrilankanskoj spineli. Boja ovih dragulja je također lijepa i konzistentna u različitim uvjetima osvjetljenja. Zbog toga je savršen dragulj koji ćete nositi svakodnevno.