variants
or spinelle
1
: a hard crystalline mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum that varies from colorless to ruby red to black and is used as a gem
2
: any of a group of minerals that are essentially oxides of magnesium, ferrous iron, zinc, or manganese
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The LiF@spinel approach combines a spinel buffer for rapid ion movement with a LiF outer layer that blocks corrosive attack, the researchers said.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
The iris, wisteria, and beetle are made from diamonds, white ceramic, aluminum, titanium, and white gold (the bud of the iris is paved with black spinels).
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
The spinels have an approximate total weight of more than 2,000 carats.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Valued at $98,000, the design features a pastel series of lavender, pink spinels, green tourmalines and powder blue sapphires with diamond accents.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
The iris, wisteria, and beetle are made from diamonds, white ceramic, aluminum, titanium, and white gold (the bud of the iris is paved with black spinels).
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
The spinels have an approximate total weight of more than 2,000 carats.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Valued at $98,000, the design features a pastel series of lavender, pink spinels, green tourmalines and powder blue sapphires with diamond accents.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Spinel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinel. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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