Hydrogrossular Garnet 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch 48hr_11042025 Black Spinel not only has

Black Spinel not only has the dark color

and it’s name is derived from the Greek “apate

Lepidocrosite

It can be easily confused with other minerals due to its variety of colors and formations

and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light lilac

Hydrogrossular Garnet 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch 48hr_11042025 Black Spinel not only hasHydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone. It's defined by a bright green color, and most commonly found with black inclusions. These inclusions are chromite, and the green color is caused by a reaction in the stone when the chrome is introduced to water. The green coloring has likened the stone of jadeite in the past, and because its hardness has made the stone perfect for beads and cabochons.